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Valders, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54245

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

2,259
22/sq mi
$85,302
Median income
$226,700
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54245 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54245 covers 105.1 square miles in Valders, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,259 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54245 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,302 (9% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,400. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $226,700 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Manitowoc County, letting you compare 54245 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 54245

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valders, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54245.

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 54245, Valders, 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

2,259

Population

105.1

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54245?

46.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$85,302

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$42,400

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54245 ranks nationally

Valders, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,302 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,009

Total Housing Units

885

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$226,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$993

Median Rent

1970

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

+14.9%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54245 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 156
2021 +14.4% 178
2022 +3.4% 184
2023 +21.7% 224
2024 +14.9% 258

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 54245, employing approximately 598 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,530,000.

56

Businesses

598

Employees

$42.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 10 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 6 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.9%
Wholesale trade 4 7.1%
Retail trade 4 7.1%
Finance and insurance 4 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.1%
Construction 3 5.4%

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 54245 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 54245 ranks #4 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 54245 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 54245 ranks #5 of 7 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
54232 Saint Nazianz, WI 779 2.0 mi
54230 Reedsville, WI 4,782 9.1 mi
54207 Collins, WI 176 6.1 mi
53063 Newton, WI 1,552 6.5 mi
53042 Kiel, WI 6,690 6.7 mi
53015 Cleveland, WI 2,609 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Manitowoc County

54220 standard
Manitowoc, WI
Pop: 40,220
54241 standard
Two Rivers, WI
Pop: 14,884
53042 standard
Kiel, WI
Pop: 6,690
54208 standard
Denmark, WI
Pop: 6,061
54230 standard
Reedsville, WI
Pop: 4,782
54228 standard
Mishicot, WI
Pop: 2,682

Related Areas

Manitowoc County Valders, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54245 in? ▼
ZIP code 54245 (Valders) 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 54245? ▼
ZIP code 54245 in Valders, WI has a population of 2,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54245? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54245 is $85,302, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54245? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54245 is $226,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54245? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54245 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54245? ▼
ZIP code 54245 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 598 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54245? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54245 are: Manufacturing (10), Other services (except public administration) (7), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54245? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54245 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 54245? ▼
In ZIP code 54245, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 54245? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54245 is 22.7 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 54245? ▼
In ZIP code 54245, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54245? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54245 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.