City

Porterfield, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marinette County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,360Population
💰$59,632Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$169,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.8%
Asian1.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (3.7%)
HS Graduate284 (29.9%)
Some College97 (10.2%)
Associates200 (21.1%)
Bachelors119 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree215 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.3%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.3%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,632 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$169,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units823
Vacant Units254

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Porterfield, WI

Porterfield is a city in Wisconsin, located in Marinette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,360 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Porterfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,632 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Porterfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Porterfield is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.76%).

Porterfield, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Porterfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54159 1,360 $59,632 $169,700 $1,125 2.3% 35.2% 95.3%