Ephraim, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54211
Door County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 277
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,938
- Median income Above-median income area
- $500,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ephraim pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54211 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54211 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ephraim, Door County, Wisconsin, home to just 277 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54211 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,938 (29% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $94,001. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $500,000 (101% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 88.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $956.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Door County, so 54211 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 54211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ephraim, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54211.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 54211, Ephraim, 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
277
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54211?
61.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$100,938
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$94,001
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 54211 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Ephraim, 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)
$100,938 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
612housing units
612
Total Housing Units
205
Occupied Units
407
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$500,000
Median Home Value
+101% vs state ZIP avg
$956
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 54211, employing approximately 205 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,163,000.
54
Businesses
205
Employees
$10.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 44.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 16.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.6% |
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 54211 vs 54234 →
ZIP 54211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54234
Sister Bay (54234)
1,614 residents
- 54202
Baileys Harbor (54202)
1,240 residents
- 54209
Egg Harbor (54209)
1,195 residents
- 54212
Fish Creek (54212)
997 residents
- 54210
Ellison Bay (54210)
897 residents
- 54211 277
Ephraim (54211)
277 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54211 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54212
Fish Creek (54212)
$104,531 median income
- 54211
Ephraim (54211)
$100,938 median income
- 54209
Egg Harbor (54209)
$77,188 median income
- 54210
Ellison Bay (54210)
$77,159 median income
- 54234
Sister Bay (54234)
$74,583 median income
- 54202
Baileys Harbor (54202)
$73,784 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54211 ranks #2 of 6 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 54211, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 54211 in?
ZIP code 54211 (Ephraim) is located in Door County, Wisconsin. Door County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/door-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54211?
ZIP code 54211 in Ephraim, WI has a population of 277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54211?
The median household income in ZIP 54211 is $100,938, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54211?
The median home value in ZIP 54211 is $500,000, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54211 is White at 92.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54211?
ZIP code 54211 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54211 are: Accommodation and food services (24), Retail trade (9), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (8). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54211?
In ZIP code 54211, 84.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.4% 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 54211?
In ZIP code 54211, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54211 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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