54235 ZIP Code
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54235 |
| City/Town: | Sturgeon Bay |
| County: | Door |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,008 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,986 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,763 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,613 |
| Median Home Value: | $234,800 |
| Land Area: | 190.3 sq miles
492.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 14.1 sq miles
36.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.8436, -87.3728 |
Population Information (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,008 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,894 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,114 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 627 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 849 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,023 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 847 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 679 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,686 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,967 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,139 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,420 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,806 | 10.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,163 | 17.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,422 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 380 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $234,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $946 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,613 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,316 | 71.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,297 | 28.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,619 | 79.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,697 | 20.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,983 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 166 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 537 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,112 | 29.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,558 | 25.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,434 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,758 | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,418 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54235 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,986 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,769 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,313 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,763 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,301 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,896 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 368 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,947 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,091 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,028 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 721 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 56 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,731 | 92.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 117 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 255 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 45 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 296 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 564 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 641 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 791 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 589 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 187 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54235 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 377 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 382 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 528 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 679 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,035 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,663 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,155 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,337 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 666 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 494 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54235 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,053 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 678 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 203 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 120 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 672 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54235 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 236 | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 711 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,688 | 19.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 133 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,101 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 353 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 118 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 311 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 873 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,549 | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,035 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 557 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 231 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,085 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,982 | 72.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,489 | 41.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 730 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54235 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,776 | 69.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,406 | 41.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,737 | 32.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 267 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 86 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 935 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54235 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,921 | 76.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 164 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 366 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 231 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 559 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 235 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 176 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 958 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54235 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 782 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,439 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,462 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,488 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,934 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 763 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 742 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 944 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,020 | 17.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54235 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 261 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 820 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,189 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,514 | 47.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,472 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 357 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54235 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,652 | 55.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,208 | 26.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 879 | 10.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 290 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 212 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54235 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 285 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,772 | 33.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,646 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,613 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54235 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 420 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 298 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,031 | 15.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 939 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,476 | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,387 | 21.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 791 | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 277 | 4.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54235 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,389 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $612 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $946 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,316 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,198 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,055 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,608 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,160 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,789 | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,385 | 40.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54235 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,610 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,982 | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,389 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,024 | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,460 | 19.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54235 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,127 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 129 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 83 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,543 | 49.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 839 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 533 | 17.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,944 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,315 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,815 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,148 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 153 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 959 | 44.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,036 | 48.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54235 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,693 | 92.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,150 | 6.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 521 | 45.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 574 | 49.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 384 | 33.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 55 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54235 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,507 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 39 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 501 | 1284.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 501 | 1284.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 501 | 1284.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 116 | 297.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 294 | 753.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 47 | 120.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54235 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,381 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,690 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 691 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 513 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 148 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54235 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,316 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,802 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
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