Washington Island, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54246
Door County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 708
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $322,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington Island pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54246 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54246 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington Island, Door County, Wisconsin, home to just 708 residents across 66.2 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54246 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,000 (10% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,853. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $322,200 (29% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $638.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Door County, so 54246 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 54246
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington Island, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54246.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
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 54246, Washington Island, 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
708
Population
66.2
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54246?
64.7
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
2.6%
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?
$70,000
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$42,853
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 54246 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Washington Island, 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)
$70,000 35th percentile higher than 35% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wisconsin ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
926housing units
926
Total Housing Units
422
Occupied Units
504
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$322,200
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$638
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 54246, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,012,000.
47
Businesses
139
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 27.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.5% |
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 54246 vs 54210 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54210 | Ellison Bay, WI | 897 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54246, 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 54246 in?
ZIP code 54246 (Washington Island) 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 54246?
ZIP code 54246 in Washington Island, WI has a population of 708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54246?
The median household income in ZIP 54246 is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54246?
The median home value in ZIP 54246 is $322,200, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54246?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54246 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54246?
ZIP code 54246 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54246?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54246 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Retail trade (6), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54246?
In ZIP code 54246, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 54246?
In ZIP code 54246, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54246?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54246 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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