Niagara, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54151
Marinette County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,556
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,511
- Median income Near-median income area
- $140,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Niagara pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54151 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 54151 (Niagara, WI) fell -3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.2 in 2023 to 195.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54151 covers 311.9 square miles in Niagara, Marinette County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,556 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54151 reports a modest median household income of $69,511 (11% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,635. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,100 (44% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $799; owner occupancy is 84.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marinette County, so 54151 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 54151
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Niagara, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54151.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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 54151, Niagara, 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
3,556
Population
311.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54151?
47.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$69,511
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$36,635
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54151 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Niagara, 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)
$69,511 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,946housing units
1,946
Total Housing Units
1,515
Occupied Units
431
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,100
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$799
Median Rent
1970
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
-3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54151 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 140 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 158 |
| 2022 | +4.8% | 165 |
| 2023 | +23.1% | 203 |
| 2024 | -3.9% | 195 |
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 71 business establishments in ZIP 54151, employing approximately 500 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,148,000.
71
Businesses
500
Employees
$20.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.2% |
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 54151 vs 49876 →
ZIP 54151 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49802
Kingsford (49802)
6,230 residents
- 54151
Niagara (54151)
3,556 residents
- 49870
Norway (49870)
3,329 residents
- 54156 1,535
Pembine (54156)
1,535 residents
- 49876 1,240
Quinnesec (49876)
1,240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54151 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54151 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 49870
Norway (49870)
$75,179 median income
- 54151
Niagara (54151)
$69,511 median income
- 49802
Kingsford (49802)
$62,209 median income
- 54156
Pembine (54156)
$49,625 median income
- 49876
Quinnesec (49876)
$39,853 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54151 ranks #2 of 5 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 54151, 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 (3,556 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 54151 in?
ZIP code 54151 (Niagara) 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 54151?
ZIP code 54151 in Niagara, WI has a population of 3,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54151?
The median household income in ZIP 54151 is $69,511, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54151?
The median home value in ZIP 54151 is $140,100, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54151?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54151 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54151?
ZIP code 54151 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54151?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54151 are: Construction (13), Health care and social assistance (12), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54151?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54151 decreased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 54151?
In ZIP code 54151, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 54151?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54151 is 18.5 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 54151?
In ZIP code 54151, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54151?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54151 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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