De Pere, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54115
Brown County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,178
- 127/sq mi High-density area
- $94,721
- Median income Above-median income area
- $339,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
De Pere pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 127
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54115 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54115 (De Pere, WI) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.8 in 2023 to 217.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin, with 41,178 residents across 325.0 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54115 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,721 (21% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,151. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $339,500 (36% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 66.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,128.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 54115 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 54115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Pere, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54115.
- Construction
Construction
139 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 54115, De Pere, 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
41,178
Population
325.0
Area (sq mi)
127
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54115?
37.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
4.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$94,721
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$46,151
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54115 ranks nationally
De Pere, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$94,721 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,613housing units
20,613
Total Housing Units
19,923
Occupied Units
690
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,500
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,128
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54115 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 146 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 160 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 186 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 206 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 218 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,089 business establishments in ZIP 54115, employing approximately 22,975 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,429,582,000.
1,089
Businesses
22,975
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 139 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 99 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 91 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.9% |
| Information | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.6% |
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 54115 vs 54304 →
ZIP 54115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54115
De Pere (54115)
41,178 residents
- 54302
Green Bay (54302)
30,611 residents
- 54304
Green Bay (54304)
28,153 residents
- 54303
Green Bay (54303)
27,041 residents
- 54130
Kaukauna (54130)
25,108 residents
- 54301
Green Bay (54301)
22,742 residents
- 54155 5,451
Oneida (54155)
5,451 residents
- 54126 3,625
Greenleaf (54126)
3,625 residents
- 54180 2,861
Wrightstown (54180)
2,861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54115 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54155
Oneida (54155)
$99,597 median income
- 54126
Greenleaf (54126)
$99,310 median income
- 54115
De Pere (54115)
$94,721 median income
- 54180
Wrightstown (54180)
$94,375 median income
- 54130
Kaukauna (54130)
$89,131 median income
- 54301
Green Bay (54301)
$78,684 median income
- 54304
Green Bay (54304)
$63,865 median income
- 54303
Green Bay (54303)
$60,781 median income
- 54302
Green Bay (54302)
$58,506 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54115 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54304 | Green Bay, WI | 28,153 | 6.3 mi |
| 54307 | Green Bay, WI | 1,092 | 5.3 mi |
| 54301 | Green Bay, WI | 22,742 | 6.4 mi |
| 54180 | Wrightstown, WI | 2,861 | 6.8 mi |
| 54126 | Greenleaf, WI | 3,625 | 8.5 mi |
| 54303 | Green Bay, WI | 27,041 | 9.5 mi |
| 54302 | Green Bay, WI | 30,611 | 9.1 mi |
| 54155 | Oneida, WI | 5,451 | 9.7 mi |
| 54130 | Kaukauna, WI | 25,108 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54115, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,178 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 54115 in?
ZIP code 54115 (De Pere) is located in Brown County, Wisconsin. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54115?
ZIP code 54115 in De Pere, WI has a population of 41,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54115?
The median household income in ZIP 54115 is $94,721, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54115?
The median home value in ZIP 54115 is $339,500, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54115 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54115?
ZIP code 54115 has 1,089 business establishments employing approximately 22,975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54115 are: Construction (139), Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Retail trade (99). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54115?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54115 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54115?
In ZIP code 54115, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 54115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54115 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54115?
In ZIP code 54115, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54115 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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