City

Manitowoc, WI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Manitowoc County  ·  Wisconsin

👥40,739Population
💰$65,188Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$159,500Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 4.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic6.0%
Black1.5%
Asian4.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma498 (1.8%)
HS Graduate10,261 (37.2%)
Some College3,528 (12.8%)
Associates3,162 (11.5%)
Bachelors3,325 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree6,789 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College12.8%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,188 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$159,500 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$790/mo
Total Housing Units18,942
Vacant Units1,556

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Manitowoc, WI

Manitowoc is a city in Wisconsin, located in Manitowoc County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,739 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Manitowoc is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,188 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Manitowoc is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $790 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manitowoc is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.89%).

Manitowoc, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Manitowoc
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54220 40,739 $65,188 $159,500 $790 2.4% 36.7% 69.8%