| ZIP Code | 54157 |
|---|---|
| City | Peshtigo |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Marinette County |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Elevation | 614 ft |
| Latitude | 45.048231 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.8112 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,399 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 514 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 644 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 536 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 925 (22.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,158 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,900 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $768/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,868 |
| Vacant Units | 283 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,868 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 283 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 54157 is located in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, within Marinette County. With a population of 6,044, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 54157 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,158 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54157 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $768 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 54157 is primarily White (95.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54157 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 54157 in Peshtigo, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,044 residents, a median household income of $69,158, and a median home value of $169,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.