City

Kiel, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Manitowoc County  ·  Wisconsin

👥6,681Population
💰$86,118Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$223,100Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,681 (37.1%)
Some College641 (14.1%)
Associates624 (13.8%)
Bachelors608 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree921 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College14.1%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,118 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$223,100 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$824/mo
Total Housing Units3,034
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Kiel, WI

Kiel is a city in Wisconsin, located in Manitowoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,681 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Kiel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,118 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kiel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $824 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kiel is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.64%).

Kiel, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Kiel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53042 6,681 $86,118 $223,100 $824 2.2% 33.7% 82.4%