Suamico, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54173
Brown County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,095
- 112/sq mi High-density area
- $107,708
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Suamico pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 112
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54173 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 54173 (Suamico, WI) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.7 in 2023 to 228.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54173 covers 36.5 square miles in Suamico, Brown County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,095 residents on file, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54173 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,708 (38% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,179. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,400 (37% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 93.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,233.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 54173 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 54173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suamico, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54173.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 54173, Suamico, 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
4,095
Population
36.5
Area (sq mi)
112
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54173?
52.9
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$107,708
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$57,179
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 54173 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Suamico, 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)
$107,708 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
1,435housing units
1,435
Total Housing Units
1,380
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,400
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,233
Median Rent
1992
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54173 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 146 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 160 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 189 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 204 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 228 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 54173, employing approximately 766 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,325,000.
108
Businesses
766
Employees
$40.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.7% |
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 54173 vs 54141 →
ZIP 54173 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54313
Green Bay (54313)
35,897 residents
- 54302
Green Bay (54302)
30,611 residents
- 54304
Green Bay (54304)
28,153 residents
- 54303
Green Bay (54303)
27,041 residents
- 54173 4,095
Suamico (54173)
4,095 residents
- 54171 3,362
Sobieski (54171)
3,362 residents
- 54101 2,751
Abrams (54101)
2,751 residents
- 54141 2,549
Little Suamico (54141)
2,549 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54173 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54173 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54171
Sobieski (54171)
$113,698 median income
- 54173
Suamico (54173)
$107,708 median income
- 54313
Green Bay (54313)
$107,599 median income
- 54141
Little Suamico (54141)
$101,553 median income
- 54101
Abrams (54101)
$94,500 median income
- 54304
Green Bay (54304)
$63,865 median income
- 54303
Green Bay (54303)
$60,781 median income
- 54302
Green Bay (54302)
$58,506 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54173 ranks #2 of 8 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 54173, 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 (4,095 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 54173 in?
ZIP code 54173 (Suamico) is located in Brown County, Wisconsin. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54173?
ZIP code 54173 in Suamico, WI has a population of 4,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54173?
The median household income in ZIP 54173 is $107,708, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54173?
The median home value in ZIP 54173 is $341,400, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54173?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54173 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54173?
ZIP code 54173 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 766 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54173?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54173 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54173?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54173 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 54173?
In ZIP code 54173, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54173?
In ZIP code 54173, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54173?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54173 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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