City

Sister Bay, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Door County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,130Population
💰$72,762Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂59.4Median Age
🏠$419,600Median Home Value▲ 51% above avg
🎓59.0%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 1%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
24%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads59.0% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate265 (15.5%)
Some College140 (8.2%)
Associates294 (17.2%)
Bachelors158 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree854 (49.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 15.5%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 49.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad15.5%
Some College8.2%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate49.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,762 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$419,600 ▲ 51% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,140/mo
Total Housing Units2,350
Vacant Units1,253

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Sister Bay, WI

Sister Bay is a city in Wisconsin, located in Door County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,130 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.4 years.

Economically, Sister Bay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,762 is near the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sister Bay is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $419,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,140 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sister Bay is well-educated. 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sister Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54234 2,130 $72,762 $419,600 $1,140 4.3% 59.0% 68.0%