Green Bay, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54311
Brown County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,580
- 202/sq mi High-density area
- $84,914
- Median income Above-median income area
- $300,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Green Bay pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 202
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54311 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 54311 (Green Bay, WI) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.0 in 2023 to 217.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54311 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, with 33,580 residents across 166.0 square miles, a density of 202 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54311 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,914 (9% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,220. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $300,600 (21% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 67.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,115.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 54311 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 54311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Green Bay, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54311.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 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 54311, Green Bay, 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
33,580
Population
166.0
Area (sq mi)
202
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54311?
38.3
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$84,914
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$44,220
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54311 ranks nationally
Green Bay, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,914 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US 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
15,211housing units
15,211
Total Housing Units
14,618
Occupied Units
593
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$300,600
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,115
Median Rent
1993
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54311 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 141 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 158 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 183 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 206 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 217 |
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 786 business establishments in ZIP 54311, employing approximately 16,915 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,021,031,000.
786
Businesses
16,915
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 97 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.8% |
| Information | 9 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
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 54311 vs 54302 →
ZIP 54311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54311
Green Bay (54311)
33,580 residents
- 54302
Green Bay (54302)
30,611 residents
- 54301
Green Bay (54301)
22,742 residents
- 54208 6,061
Denmark (54208)
6,061 residents
- 54229 4,306
New Franken (54229)
4,306 residents
- 54307 1,092
Green Bay (54307)
1,092 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54311 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54229
New Franken (54229)
$97,135 median income
- 54208
Denmark (54208)
$95,509 median income
- 54311
Green Bay (54311)
$84,914 median income
- 54301
Green Bay (54301)
$78,684 median income
- 54302
Green Bay (54302)
$58,506 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54311 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 54311, 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 (33,580 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 54311 in?
ZIP code 54311 (Green Bay) is located in Brown County, Wisconsin. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54311?
ZIP code 54311 in Green Bay, WI has a population of 33,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54311?
The median household income in ZIP 54311 is $84,914, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54311?
The median home value in ZIP 54311 is $300,600, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54311 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54311?
ZIP code 54311 has 786 business establishments employing approximately 16,915 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54311 are: Health care and social assistance (128), Construction (97), Other services (except public administration) (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54311?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54311 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 54311?
In ZIP code 54311, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 54311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54311 is 20.4 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 54311?
In ZIP code 54311, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54311 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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