City

Washington Island, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Door County  ·  Wisconsin

👥784Population
💰$73,542Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂62.8Median Age
🏠$277,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
16%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate146 (25%)
Some College44 (7.5%)
Associates117 (20%)
Bachelors46 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree231 (39.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 25%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 39.6%Edu
HS Grad25.0%
Some College7.5%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate39.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,542 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$277,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units917
Vacant Units526

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
80%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Washington Island, WI

Washington Island is a city in Wisconsin, located in Door County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 784 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.8 years.

Economically, Washington Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,542 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Washington Island is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $277,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington Island is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Washington Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54246 784 $73,542 $277,100 $664 2.3% 47.4% 87.0%