Denmark, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54208

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

6,061
23/sq mi Moderate-density area
$95,509
Median income Above-median income area
$301,100
Median home value Above-median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

Denmark pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54208 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54208 (Denmark, WI) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.5 in 2023 to 227.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 54208 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denmark, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, home to 6,061 residents across 264.7 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54208 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,509 (22% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,059. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,100 (21% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $894.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Manitowoc County, so 54208 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 54208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denmark, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54208.

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 54208, Denmark, 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

6,061

Population

264.7

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54208?

40.8

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$95,509

Median Household Income

+22% vs state ZIP avg

$42,059

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54208 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs

Denmark, 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)

$95,509 Top 17% higher than 83% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every Wisconsin ZIP, bucketed by value

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,393

Total Housing Units

2,333

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$301,100

Median Home Value

+21% vs state ZIP avg

$894

Median Rent

1980

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54208 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.3% 145
2021 +9.2% 159
2022 +20.3% 191
2023 +16.9% 223
2024 +1.9% 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 158 business establishments in ZIP 54208, employing approximately 2,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,982,000.

158

Businesses

2,101

Employees

$122.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 15.8%
Transportation and warehousing 19 12.0%
Manufacturing 16 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 16 10.1%
Retail trade 15 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 10 6.3%
Wholesale trade 8 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.5%
Information 3 1.9%
Finance and insurance 3 1.9%

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 54208 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 54208 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 54208 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 54208 ranks the highest 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
54227 Maribel, WI 1,568 5.8 mi
54311 Green Bay, WI 33,580 9.6 mi
54228 Mishicot, WI 2,682 9.5 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54208, 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 (6,061 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 54208 in?

ZIP code 54208 (Denmark) is located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Manitowoc County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/manitowoc-wi.

What is the population of ZIP code 54208?

ZIP code 54208 in Denmark, WI has a population of 6,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 54208?

The median household income in ZIP 54208 is $95,509, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 54208?

The median home value in ZIP 54208 is $301,100, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54208?

The largest racial group in ZIP 54208 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 54208?

ZIP code 54208 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 2,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 54208?

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54208 are: Construction (25), Transportation and warehousing (19), Manufacturing (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 54208?

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54208 increased by 1.9% 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 54208?

In ZIP code 54208, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 54208?

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54208 is 22.4 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 54208?

In ZIP code 54208, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54208?

The poverty rate in ZIP code 54208 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP 54208's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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