City

Sturgeon Bay, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Door County  ·  Wisconsin

👥17,845Population
💰$68,141Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂52.8Median Age
🏠$267,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,810 (28.4%)
Some College1,468 (10.9%)
Associates2,197 (16.4%)
Bachelors1,666 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree4,251 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College10.9%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,141 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$267,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$998/mo
Total Housing Units11,835
Vacant Units3,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Sturgeon Bay, WI

Sturgeon Bay is a city in Wisconsin, located in Door County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,845 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.8 years.

Economically, Sturgeon Bay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,141 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sturgeon Bay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $998 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sturgeon Bay is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sturgeon Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54235 17,845 $68,141 $267,700 $998 3.6% 44.1% 76.2%