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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
$94,721
Median income
$339,500
Median home value
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 54115 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 325.0 square miles in De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 41,178 residents, producing a population density of 127 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54115 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54115 sits at $94,721 (21% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $46,151. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $339,500 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54115 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brown County, so you can benchmark 54115 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54115.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 54115?

37.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$46,151

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54115 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%

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

What does housing look like?

20,613

Total Housing Units

19,923

Occupied Units

690

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$339,500

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$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

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ZIP 54115 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 54115 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54115 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 54115 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Brown County

54313 standard
Green Bay, WI
Pop: 35,897
54311 standard
Green Bay, WI
Pop: 33,580
54302 standard
Green Bay, WI
Pop: 30,611
54304 standard
Green Bay, WI
Pop: 28,153
54303 standard
Green Bay, WI
Pop: 27,041
54301 standard
Green Bay, WI
Pop: 22,742

Related Areas

Brown County De Pere, WI Wisconsin

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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Official Data Resources for De Pere, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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