Zip code 54216: Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 54216
54216 is a small-town zip code in Kewaunee, Wisconsin (Kewaunee County), covering 107 sq mi of land. About 6,075 people live here, or 57 per square mile. The median resident is 46.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $83,813 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $185,800, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $739 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.5 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing.
How 54216 compares
- Homeownership rate87.1%92ndStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WI 67.8%197th of 759 in WI
- 92ndU.S. 17.2% · WI 18.5%184th of 762 in WI
- Median age46.189thU.S. 38.9 · WI 40.2293rd of 761 in WI
- Housing vacancy13.3%83rdU.S. 10.1% · WI 10.8%275th of 759 in WI
- 72ndU.S. 10% · WI 8.5%324th of 759 in WI
- Healthcare workers10.6%66thU.S. 9.7% · WI 10.1%229th of 759 in WI
- Government workers15.8%65thU.S. 14.5% · WI 12.9%168th of 759 in WI
- Veterans6.7%62ndU.S. 6.2% · WI 6.2%396th of 762 in WI
- Per capita income$43,97460thU.S. $44,673 · WI $43,373232nd of 761 in WI
- Median household income$83,81355thU.S. $80,734 · WI $77,485255th of 753 in WI
- Median earnings per worker$48,66652ndU.S. $49,666 · WI $49,690352nd of 758 in WI
- Work from home12.6%49thU.S. 15.1% · WI 13.1%279th of 759 in WI
- Average commute25.5 min46thU.S. 26.4 min · WI 22.2 min305th of 753 in WI
- 25thU.S. 0.483 · WI 0.444359th of 758 in WI
- Poverty rate6.6%22ndU.S. 12.5% · WI 10.6%504th of 759 in WI
- 21stU.S. 14.1% · WI 5.2%198th of 762 in WI
- Median home value$185,80018thU.S. $332,700 · WI $266,500573rd of 753 in WI
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WI 33.4%517th of 762 in WI
- Residents under 1817.6%17thU.S. 22% · WI 21.4%570th of 762 in WI
- 12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · WI 5.2%554th of 759 in WI
- Population6,07510thU.S. 334,922,499 · WI 5,914,872241st of 762 in WI
- Broadband access83.6%9thWeaknessU.S. 91% · WI 90.3%609th of 759 in WI
- Population density57/sq mi8thU.S. 95/sq mi · WI 109/sq mi383rd of 762 in WI
- Diversity index15.38thU.S. 61.4 · WI 37.1428th of 762 in WI
- 6thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · WI 43.7%487th of 751 in WI
- Tech workers0.5%6thU.S. 3.8% · WI 3.3%631st of 759 in WI
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · WI $1,087599th of 706 in WI
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WI 3.2%659th of 759 in WI
| Measure | 54216 | Kewaunee | WI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 87.1% | 86.5% | 67.8% | 65.2% | 197th of 759 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.1% | 22.2% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 184th of 762 | |
| Median age | 46.1 | 44.6 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 293rd of 761 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.3% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 10.1% | 275th of 759 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | 10% | 324th of 759 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 229th of 759 | |
| Government workers | 15.8% | 11.9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 168th of 759 | |
| Veterans | 6.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 396th of 762 | |
| Per capita income | $43,974 | $41,026 | $43,373 | $44,673 | 232nd of 761 | |
| Median household income | $83,813 | $82,725 | $77,485 | $80,734 | 255th of 753 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,666 | $48,083 | $49,690 | $49,666 | 352nd of 758 | |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 10.2% | 13.1% | 15.1% | 279th of 759 | |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 24.1 min | 22.2 min | 26.4 min | 305th of 753 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.406 | 0.399 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 359th of 758 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.6% | 7.6% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 504th of 759 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.2% | 14.1% | 198th of 762 | |
| Median home value | $185,800 | $222,200 | $266,500 | $332,700 | 573rd of 753 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.7% | 21.9% | 33.4% | 35.7% | 517th of 762 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.6% | 20.8% | 21.4% | 22% | 570th of 762 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% | 554th of 759 | |
| Population | 6,075 | 20,664 | 5,914,872 | 334,922,499 | 241st of 762 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 83.6% | 87.4% | 90.3% | 91% | 609th of 759 | |
| Population density | 57/sq mi | 60/sq mi | 109/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 383rd of 762 | |
| Diversity index | 15.3 | 15.1 | 37.1 | 61.4 | 428th of 762 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 31.8% | 35.3% | 43.7% | 51.1% | 487th of 751 | |
| Tech workers | 0.5% | 1.4% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 631st of 759 | |
| Median gross rent | $739 | $847 | $1,087 | $1,413 | 599th of 706 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.1% | 1.5% | 3.2% | 5.2% | 659th of 759 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White92%
- Black0.0%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0.8%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,642
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 66.7%
- Married couples
- 59%
- Living alone
- 27.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.7%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,049
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Vacant
- 13.3%
- Median year built
- 1962
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 31.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 25.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 54216 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,375 | $74,888 |
| Service | $18,059 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $48,188 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $55,288 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,455 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.3%
- Households with broadband
- 83.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 51.1%
- No internet access
- 14.5%
- Without health insurance
- 3%
- Limited-English households
- 0.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Kewaunee
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Kewaunee County
- Center point
- 44.4386° N, 87.5699° W
- Land area
- 107 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Kewaunee3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 54216
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54240 | Tisch Mills, WI · PO box | 8.1 mi | — |
| 54217 | Luxemburg, WI | 11 mi | $89,489 |
| 54228 | Mishicot, WI | 12 mi | $71,842 |
| 54205 | Casco, WI | 12 mi | $90,781 |
| 54208 | Denmark, WI | 13 mi | $95,509 |
| 54201 | Algoma, WI | 14 mi | $67,542 |
| 54229 | New Franken, WI | 15 mi | $97,135 |
| 54241 | Two Rivers, WI | 15 mi | $61,014 |
| 54227 | Maribel, WI | 16 mi | $87,500 |
| 54311 | Green Bay, WI | 16 mi | $84,914 |
| 54213 | Forestville, WI | 18 mi | $97,292 |
| 54214 | Francis Creek, WI | 18 mi | $87,500 |
Zip codes like 54216 elsewhere
Questions about 54216
What city is zip code 54216?
54216 is assigned to Kewaunee, Wisconsin. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 54216 in?
54216 is in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of 54216?
About 6,075 people live in 54216, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 54216 in?
54216 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 54216?
The median household income in 54216 is $83,813.
What zip codes are near 54216?
The closest zip codes to 54216 are 54240, 54217, 54228, 54205, 54208.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 54216, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.