Kewaunee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54216
Kewaunee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,276
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,813
- Median income Above-median income area
- $185,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kewaunee pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54216 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 54216 (Kewaunee, WI) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.5 in 2023 to 224.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54216 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, home to 6,276 residents across 280.2 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,813 (7% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,974. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 1.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,800 (25% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $739; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Kewaunee County, so 54216 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 54216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kewaunee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54216.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 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 54216, Kewaunee, 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
6,276
Population
280.2
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54216?
46.1
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
3.5%
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?
$83,813
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$43,974
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54216 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Kewaunee, 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)
$83,813 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
3,049housing units
3,049
Total Housing Units
2,642
Occupied Units
407
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,800
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$739
Median Rent
1962
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54216 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 143 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 159 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 174 |
| 2023 | +20.5% | 210 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 224 |
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 123 business establishments in ZIP 54216, employing approximately 1,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,453,000.
123
Businesses
1,237
Employees
$60.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.4% |
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 54216 vs 54217 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54217 | Luxemburg, WI | 7,405 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54216, 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 (6,276 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 54216 in?
ZIP code 54216 (Kewaunee) 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 54216?
ZIP code 54216 in Kewaunee, WI has a population of 6,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54216?
The median household income in ZIP 54216 is $83,813, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54216?
The median home value in ZIP 54216 is $185,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54216 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54216?
ZIP code 54216 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54216 are: Construction (20), Accommodation and food services (14), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54216?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54216 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 54216?
In ZIP code 54216, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 54216?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54216 is 25.5 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 54216?
In ZIP code 54216, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54216 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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