Marinette, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54143
Marinette County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,225
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,491
- Median income Near-median income area
- $142,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marinette pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54143 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 54143 (Marinette, WI) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.3 in 2023 to 229.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54143 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marinette, Marinette County, Wisconsin, home to 15,225 residents across 175.6 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54143 reports a modest median household income of $64,491 (17% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,897. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,900 (43% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marinette County, so 54143 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 54143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marinette, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54143.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Finance and insurance 31
Finance and insurance
31 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 54143, Marinette, 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
15,225
Population
175.6
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54143?
44.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$64,491
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$37,897
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
13.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54143 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Marinette, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,491 24th percentile higher than 24% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,562housing units
7,562
Total Housing Units
6,925
Occupied Units
637
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,900
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$814
Median Rent
1963
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
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54143 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 142 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 163 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 189 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 206 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 230 |
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 473 business establishments in ZIP 54143, employing approximately 9,987 people with a combined annual payroll of $582,235,000.
473
Businesses
9,987
Employees
$582.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 89 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 25 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
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 54143 vs 54157 →
ZIP 54143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54143
Marinette (54143)
15,225 residents
- 49858
Menominee (49858)
12,088 residents
- 54157 5,986
Peshtigo (54157)
5,986 residents
- 54159 1,434
Porterfield (54159)
1,434 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54157
Peshtigo (54157)
$70,469 median income
- 54159
Porterfield (54159)
$69,375 median income
- 54143
Marinette (54143)
$64,491 median income
- 49858
Menominee (49858)
$53,186 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54143 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54143, 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 (15,225 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 54143 in?
ZIP code 54143 (Marinette) 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 54143?
ZIP code 54143 in Marinette, WI has a population of 15,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54143?
The median household income in ZIP 54143 is $64,491, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54143?
The median home value in ZIP 54143 is $142,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54143 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54143?
ZIP code 54143 has 473 business establishments employing approximately 9,987 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54143 are: Retail trade (89), Health care and social assistance (81), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54143 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 54143?
In ZIP code 54143, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 54143?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54143 is 13.9 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 54143?
In ZIP code 54143, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54143 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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