Wausaukee, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54177

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

2,898
7/sq mi
$62,991
Median income
$166,800
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54177 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54177 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 445.8 square miles in Wausaukee, Marinette County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,898 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Menominee time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54177 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54177 sits at $62,991 (19% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,692. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $166,800 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $746 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54177 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marinette County, so you can benchmark 54177 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 54177

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54177.

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 54177, Wausaukee, 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

2,898

Population

445.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Menominee

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54177?

56.3

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$62,991

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$39,692

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54177 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,991 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,847

Total Housing Units

1,445

Occupied Units

1,402

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$166,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$746

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 57 business establishments in ZIP 54177, employing approximately 409 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,610,000.

57

Businesses

409

Employees

$12.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 14.0%
Retail trade 8 14.0%
Construction 7 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.0%
Manufacturing 3 5.3%
Information 3 5.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
54102 Amberg, WI 875 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54177 in?
ZIP code 54177 (Wausaukee) 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 54177?
ZIP code 54177 in Wausaukee, WI has a population of 2,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54177?
The median household income in ZIP 54177 is $62,991, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54177?
The median home value in ZIP 54177 is $166,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54177?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54177 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54177?
ZIP code 54177 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54177?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54177 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8), Retail trade (8), Construction (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54177?
In ZIP code 54177, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 54177?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54177 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 54177?
In ZIP code 54177, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54177?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54177 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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