Maribel, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54227
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,568
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $247,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maribel pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54227 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54227 covers 81.2 square miles in Maribel, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,568 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54227 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,500 (12% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,242. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $247,000 (1% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $679; 93.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Manitowoc County, so 54227 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 54227
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maribel, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54227.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 54227, Maribel, 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
1,568
Population
81.2
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54227?
47.7
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$87,500
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$39,242
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54227 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Maribel, 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)
$87,500 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
703housing units
703
Total Housing Units
684
Occupied Units
19
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$679
Median Rent
1968
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
+21.3%
YoY Change (2023)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54227 have increased 21.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.3% | 138 |
| 2020 | +0.1% | 139 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 156 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 175 |
| 2023 | +21.3% | 212 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 54227, employing approximately 270 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,632,000.
38
Businesses
270
Employees
$12.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 15.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.9% |
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 54227 vs 54208 →
ZIP 54227 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54208
Denmark (54208)
6,061 residents
- 54230
Reedsville (54230)
4,782 residents
- 54247 2,339
Whitelaw (54247)
2,339 residents
- 54227 1,568
Maribel (54227)
1,568 residents
- 54214 334
Francis Creek (54214)
334 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54227 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54227 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
- 54230
Reedsville (54230)
$87,688 median income
- 54227
Maribel (54227)
$87,500 median income
- 54214
Francis Creek (54214)
$87,500 median income
- 54247
Whitelaw (54247)
$78,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54227 ranks #3 of 5 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 54227, 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 (1,568 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 54227 in?
ZIP code 54227 (Maribel) 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 54227?
ZIP code 54227 in Maribel, WI has a population of 1,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54227?
The median household income in ZIP 54227 is $87,500, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54227?
The median home value in ZIP 54227 is $247,000, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54227?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54227 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54227?
ZIP code 54227 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54227?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54227 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (6), Manufacturing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54227?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54227 increased by 21.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 54227?
In ZIP code 54227, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 54227?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54227 is 23.6 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 54227?
In ZIP code 54227, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54227?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54227 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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