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Algoma, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54201

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

5,345
28/sq mi
$67,542
Median income
$183,200
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Algoma, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, home to 5,345 residents across 193.7 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54201 reports a modest median household income of $67,542 (14% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $36,695. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $183,200 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $835 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54201, plus 3 more within Kewaunee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 54201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Algoma, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54201.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54201, Algoma, 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

5,345

Population

193.7

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54201?

46.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$67,542

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$36,695

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54201 ranks nationally

Algoma, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,542 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,625

Total Housing Units

2,213

Occupied Units

412

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$183,200

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$835

Median Rent

1967

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54201 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.7% 144
2021 +12.9% 162
2022 +19.2% 193
2023 +8.4% 210
2024 +11.0% 233

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 119 business establishments in ZIP 54201, employing approximately 1,514 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,302,000.

119

Businesses

1,514

Employees

$62.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 17 14.3%
Manufacturing 16 13.4%
Construction 15 12.6%
Retail trade 14 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.0%
Finance and insurance 5 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.4%
Wholesale trade 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 54201 vs 54213 →

ZIP 54201 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 54201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54201 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 54201 ranks #4 of 4 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
54213 Forestville, WI 1,276 5.6 mi
54205 Casco, WI 2,177 6.6 mi
54204 Brussels, WI 1,819 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kewaunee County

54217 standard
Luxemburg, WI
Pop: 7,405
54216 standard
Kewaunee, WI
Pop: 6,276
54205 standard
Casco, WI
Pop: 2,177

Related Areas

Kewaunee County Algoma, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54201 in? ▼
ZIP code 54201 (Algoma) is located in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Kewaunee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kewaunee-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54201? ▼
ZIP code 54201 in Algoma, WI has a population of 5,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54201 is $67,542, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54201 is $183,200, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54201 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54201? ▼
ZIP code 54201 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 1,514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54201 are: Accommodation and food services (17), Manufacturing (16), Construction (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54201 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 54201? ▼
In ZIP code 54201, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 54201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54201 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54201? ▼
In ZIP code 54201, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54201 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.