54235 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54235, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54235 is a zip code in Door County, Wisconsin, which covers Brussels, Clay Banks, Egg Harbor, Forestville, Forestville, Gardner, Jacksonport, Nasewaupee, Sevastopol, Sturgeon Bay, and Sturgeon Bay, with a total population of 17,952 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 54235 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54235.

The estimated population of people living in 54235 is 17,952, with a median age of 50.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54235 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,952
+6.72%
+8.11%
2020
16,822
 -0.11% -
2019
16,840
+0.9%
-
2018
16,690
+0.51%
-
2017
16,606
 - -

Population of 54235 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54235 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.4%
93.7%
 -1.39%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Native
1%
0.1%
 +900.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
3.1%
 +25.81%
Asian
0.2%
0.7%
 -71.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.7%
 +11.76%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54235 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 54235 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54235 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54235 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.5 -0.39% 49.4 +0.41% 52.1 -0.57%
2020 50.7 +2.63% 49.2 +3.58% 52.4 +1.95%
2019 49.4 +0.82% 47.5 +1.06% 51.4 +1.38%
2018 49 -0.81% 47 -1.26% 50.7 -0.78%
2017 49.4 - 47.6 - 51.1 -

The median age of the 54235 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 54235 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 781 -1.77% 652 +22.98% 764 796
10 to 19 752 +36.57% 1,003 -3.86% 1,057 962
20 to 29 882 -10.36% 748 +1.12% 789 753
30 to 39 1,084 -30.33% 784 +17.57% 785 927
40 to 49 801 +39.9% 930 1.92% 1,153 926
50 to 59 1,350 -2.05% 1,292 +12.42% 1,319 1,459
60 to 69 1,566 +11.16% 1,602 +6.91% 1,743 1,700
70+ 999 +24.83% 1,380 +12.08% 1,267 1,552

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54235 zip code is $63,509.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 54235.

  • Under 25
    $32,117.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,109.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,111.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,461.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54235 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 54235, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 54235 is currently $86,046.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.12% of households in 54235 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 54235 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.29%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.42%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54235 is $40,252.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54235 by the total population of 54235.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54235 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54235 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54235 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54235 zip over the age of 16 is 15,039.

Of those people, a total of 63.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 54235 is 61.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 54235 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 666 65.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 745 89.70% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 797 91.30% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 711 82.80% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 2,025 89.60% 7.60%
45 to 54 years 2,270 88.40% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 1,563 76.80% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 1,692 68.60% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 3,066 27.40% 0.70%
75 years and over 1,504 8.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54235. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,265 63.80% 3.60%
Black or African American 52 59.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 179 82.70% 0.00%
Asian 42 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 210 76.20% 5.60%
Two or more races 291 41.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 473 76.70% 2.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,196 63.70% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54235 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 54235 is 9,232, with median earnings of $37,723.00.

Women in 54235 are earning approximately 71.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,232 $37,723.00
Male 4,905 $43,887.00
Female 4,327 $31,344.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54235 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 897 $59,115.00
Business and Financial 298 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 184 $98,424.00
Architecture and Engineering 147 $72,292.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 118 $14,322.00
Community and Social Service 171 $41,458.00
Legal 59 $52,396.00
Educational and Library 338 $41,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 186 $15,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 654 $68,854.00
Healthcare Support 295 $22,214.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $67,458.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $17,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 590 $20,104.00
Personal Care and Service 209 $20,380.00
Sales 866 $30,200.00
Office and Administrative Support 947 $32,274.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 147 $34,178.00
Construction and Extraction 629 $44,920.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 523 $50,386.00
Production 1,059 $38,770.00
Transportation and Material Moving 184 $39,659.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54235 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 54235.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 518 $70,700.00 379 $51,991.00
Business and Financial 128 $88,750.00 170 $41,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 162 $98,342.00 22 $140,536.00
Architecture and Engineering 128 $73,194.00 19 $48,194.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 78 $14,153.00 40 $70,119.00
Community and Social Service 46 $51,842.00 125 $37,125.00
Legal 52 $65,300.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $45,809.00 263 $41,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $21,771.00 133 $5,529.00
Healthcare Practitioners 142 $140,781.00 512 $65,781.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 284 $22,292.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $67,458.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 200 $26,974.00 187 $15,545.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 236 $16,667.00 354 $20,625.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $39,792.00 162 $17,500.00
Sales 400 $38,701.00 466 $22,391.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $18,750.00 788 $32,778.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 107 $37,936.00 40 $32,619.00
Construction and Extraction 620 $45,250.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 520 $50,364.00 3 $0.00
Production 757 $44,089.00 302 $29,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 175 $39,375.00 9 $250,001.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,073 households in 54235, with an average household size of 2.2 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,004 families living in the 54235 zip code with an average family size of 2.77 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 54235:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,051 257 696 3,069
Average Household Size 2.74 3.41 3.16 1.17
Total Families 4,051 257 696 0
Average Household Size 2.73 3.23 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 5,004 families living in 54235, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54235:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,475 housing units in 54235.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,073 70.35%
Vacant 3,402 29.65%

13.23% of the total 11,475 housing units in 54235 are rental units. This is approximately 1,518 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,412 are occupied by the owner - or 55.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54235 is $854.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54235 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    143
  • Less than $500
    224
  • $500 to $999
    786
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    508
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 54235 is $195,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54235 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    458
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    442
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,229
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,148
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,366
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    977
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    647
  • $1,000,000 or more
    145

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54235. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54235 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,991
  • 1940 to 1949
    853
  • 1950 to 1959
    691
  • 1960 to 1969
    789
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,971
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,473
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,523
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,529
  • 2010 to 2013
    644
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 54235 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    361
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,704
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,429
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,579

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54235 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54235 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54235.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    674
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,403
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,801
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,194
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    683
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    379
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    307
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    88
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    133
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    450
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    118
  • 90 or more minutes
    72

Summary

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