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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
$70,000
Median income
$322,200
Median home value
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,853. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $322,200 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $638 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 54246 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Door County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 54246?

64.7

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$42,853

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54246 ranks nationally

Washington Island, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,000 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.7%

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

What does housing look like?

926

Total Housing Units

422

Occupied Units

504

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$322,200

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Door County Washington Island, WI Wisconsin

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.

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