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 Low-density area
- $49,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,601. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,300 (48% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 85.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marinette County, so 54156 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 54156
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pembine, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54156.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54156?
55.1
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
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?
$49,625
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$28,601
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54156 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Pembine, 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)
$49,625 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
1,744housing units
1,744
Total Housing Units
694
Occupied Units
1,050
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,300
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 54151
Niagara (54151)
3,556 residents
- 54156
Pembine (54156)
1,535 residents
- 54102 875
Amberg (54102)
875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54156 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54156 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54151
Niagara (54151)
$69,511 median income
- 54156
Pembine (54156)
$49,625 median income
- 54102
Amberg (54102)
$41,917 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54156, 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 (1,535 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 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.
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