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Pembine, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54156

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

1,535
4/sq mi
$49,625
Median income
$129,300
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54156 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54156 covers 357.0 square miles in Pembine, Marinette County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,535 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54156 reports a modest median household income of $49,625 (36% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $28,601. Poverty here runs at 12.4%, with unemployment measured at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $129,300 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $794 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 54156 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 54156

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pembine, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54156.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54156, Pembine, 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

1,535

Population

357.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54156?

55.1

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$49,625

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$28,601

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54156 ranks nationally

Pembine, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,625 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,744

Total Housing Units

694

Occupied Units

1,050

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$129,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$794

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 54156, employing approximately 340 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,063,000.

32

Businesses

340

Employees

$18.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 18.8%
Retail trade 5 15.6%
Construction 3 9.4%
Manufacturing 3 9.4%
Finance and insurance 3 9.4%

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 54156 vs 54151 →

ZIP 54156 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 54156 ranks #2 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 54156 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 54156 ranks #2 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
54151 Niagara, WI 3,556 7.0 mi
54102 Amberg, WI 875 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marinette County

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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 Pembine, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54156 in? ▼
ZIP code 54156 (Pembine) 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 54156? ▼
ZIP code 54156 in Pembine, WI has a population of 1,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54156? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54156 is $49,625, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54156? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54156 is $129,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54156? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54156 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54156? ▼
ZIP code 54156 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54156? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54156 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54156? ▼
In ZIP code 54156, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 54156? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54156 is 24.1 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 54156? ▼
In ZIP code 54156, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54156? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54156 is 12.4% 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.