Pound, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54161

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

2,696
8/sq mi
$68,415
Median income
$190,500
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pound pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54161 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54161 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 321.0 square miles in Pound, Marinette County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,696 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54161 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54161 sits at $68,415 (12% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $36,751. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $190,500 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $663 per month, and 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54161 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marinette County, so you can benchmark 54161 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54161

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54161.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54161, Pound, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,696

Population

321.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54161?

53.3

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$68,415

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$36,751

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54161 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,415 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,072

Total Housing Units

1,188

Occupied Units

884

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$190,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.0%

YoY Change (2022)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54161 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -3.0% 119
2019 +6.2% 127
2020 +4.3% 132
2021 +7.0% 141
2022 +12.0% 158

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 54161, employing approximately 474 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,251,000.

55

Businesses

474

Employees

$22.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 20.0%
Manufacturing 10 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 7 12.7%
Retail trade 5 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.3%
Wholesale trade 3 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 54161 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 54161 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 54161 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 54161 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
54114 Crivitz, WI 5,178 9.1 mi
54112 Coleman, WI 2,284 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54161 in?
ZIP code 54161 (Pound) 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 54161?
ZIP code 54161 in Pound, WI has a population of 2,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54161?
The median household income in ZIP 54161 is $68,415, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54161?
The median home value in ZIP 54161 is $190,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54161?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54161 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54161?
ZIP code 54161 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54161?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54161 are: Construction (11), Manufacturing (10), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54161?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54161 increased by 12.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 54161?
In ZIP code 54161, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 54161?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54161 is 30.0 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 54161?
In ZIP code 54161, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54161?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54161 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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