Peshtigo, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54157
Marinette County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,986
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,469
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Peshtigo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54157 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 54157 (Peshtigo, WI) rose +13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.6 in 2023 to 251.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54157 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peshtigo, Marinette County, Wisconsin, home to 5,986 residents across 230.2 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54157 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,469 (10% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,495. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 1.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,600 (34% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marinette County, so 54157 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 54157
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peshtigo, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54157.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 54157, Peshtigo, 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
5,986
Population
230.2
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54157?
44.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
2.7%
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?
$70,469
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,495
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54157 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Peshtigo, 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)
$70,469 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
2,935housing units
2,935
Total Housing Units
2,664
Occupied Units
271
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,600
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1973
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
+13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54157 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 152 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 164 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 203 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 222 |
| 2024 | +13.3% | 251 |
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 120 business establishments in ZIP 54157, employing approximately 1,273 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,410,000.
120
Businesses
1,273
Employees
$60.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 14.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.5% |
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 54157 vs 54143 →
ZIP 54157 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
- 54153
Oconto (54153)
7,252 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 54157 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54157 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54153
Oconto (54153)
$70,684 median income
- 54157
Peshtigo (54157)
$70,469 median income
- 54159
Porterfield (54159)
$69,375 median income
- 54143
Marinette (54143)
$64,491 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54157 ranks #2 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 54157, 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 (5,986 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 54157 in?
ZIP code 54157 (Peshtigo) 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 54157?
ZIP code 54157 in Peshtigo, WI has a population of 5,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54157?
The median household income in ZIP 54157 is $70,469, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54157?
The median home value in ZIP 54157 is $164,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54157?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54157 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54157?
ZIP code 54157 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54157?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54157 are: Construction (17), Manufacturing (16), Retail trade (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54157?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54157 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 54157?
In ZIP code 54157, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 54157?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54157 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54157?
In ZIP code 54157, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54157?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54157 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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