PlainZIP

Amberg, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54102

Marinette County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

875
3/sq mi
$41,917
Median income
$142,600
Median home value
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amberg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54102 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amberg, Marinette County, Wisconsin, home to just 875 residents across 257.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54102 reports a modest median household income of $41,917 (46% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,209. Local economic indicators show a 13.0% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $142,600 (43% below the state average); renters pay a median of $546 monthly, and 93.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is -. To put 54102 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marinette County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54102, Amberg, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

875

Population

257.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54102?

64.3

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$41,917

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$34,209

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54102 ranks nationally

Amberg, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,917 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,254

Total Housing Units

420

Occupied Units

834

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$142,600

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$546

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 54102, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,789,000.

14

Businesses

54

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 28.6%
Retail trade 3 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 54102 vs 54156 →

ZIP 54102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54102 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54102 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54156 Pembine, WI 1,535 8.7 mi
54177 Wausaukee, WI 2,898 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marinette County

54143 standard
Marinette, WI
Pop: 15,225
54157 standard
Peshtigo, WI
Pop: 5,986
54114 standard
Crivitz, WI
Pop: 5,178
54151 standard
Niagara, WI
Pop: 3,556
54177 standard
Wausaukee, WI
Pop: 2,898
54161 standard
Pound, WI
Pop: 2,696

Related Areas

Marinette County Amberg, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54102 in? ▼
ZIP code 54102 (Amberg) is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin. Marinette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marinette-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54102? ▼
ZIP code 54102 in Amberg, WI has a population of 875 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54102? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54102 is $41,917, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54102? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54102 is $142,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54102? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54102 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54102? ▼
ZIP code 54102 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54102? ▼
In ZIP code 54102, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54102? ▼
In ZIP code 54102, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54102? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54102 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.