Townsend, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54175
Oconto County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,018
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $87,614
- Median income Above-median income area
- $270,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Townsend pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54175 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54175 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Townsend, Oconto County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,018 residents across 141.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54175 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,614 (12% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,885. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $270,500 (9% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $621; 95.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oconto County, so 54175 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 54175
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townsend, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54175.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 54175, Townsend, 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
1,018
Population
141.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54175?
67.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$87,614
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$48,885
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 54175 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Townsend, 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)
$87,614 Top 27% higher than 73% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wisconsin ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,879housing units
1,879
Total Housing Units
584
Occupied Units
1,295
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,500
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$621
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 54175, employing approximately 142 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,438,000.
23
Businesses
142
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 21.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 21.7% |
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 54175 vs 54566 →
ZIP 54175 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54491
White Lake (54491)
1,652 residents
- 54566
Wabeno (54566)
1,496 residents
- 54149
Mountain (54149)
1,184 residents
- 54175
Townsend (54175)
1,018 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54175 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54175 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54175
Townsend (54175)
$87,614 median income
- 54566
Wabeno (54566)
$56,250 median income
- 54491
White Lake (54491)
$55,917 median income
- 54149
Mountain (54149)
$50,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54175 ranks the highest 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 54175, 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 (1,018 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Oconto County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 54175 in?
ZIP code 54175 (Townsend) is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Oconto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oconto-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54175?
ZIP code 54175 in Townsend, WI has a population of 1,018 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54175?
The median household income in ZIP 54175 is $87,614, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54175?
The median home value in ZIP 54175 is $270,500, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54175?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54175 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54175?
ZIP code 54175 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54175?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54175 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54175?
In ZIP code 54175, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 54175?
In ZIP code 54175, approximately 95.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54175?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54175 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 54175's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 54175 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Townsend, WI ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.