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
- 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).
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 54208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denmark, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54208.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54208?
40.8
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$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
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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
2,393housing units
2,393
Total Housing Units
2,333
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54208 vs 54227 →
ZIP 54208 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54311
Green Bay (54311)
33,580 residents
- 54208 6,061
Denmark (54208)
6,061 residents
- 54228 2,682
Mishicot (54228)
2,682 residents
- 54227 1,568
Maribel (54227)
1,568 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54208 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54208
Denmark (54208)
$95,509 median income
- 54227
Maribel (54227)
$87,500 median income
- 54311
Green Bay (54311)
$84,914 median income
- 54228
Mishicot (54228)
$71,842 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.
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.
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