54228 ZIP Code — Mishicot, WI

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54228 is located in Mishicot, Wisconsin, within Manitowoc County. It covers approximately 40.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,830 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54228

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,893. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54228 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,830

population

40.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54228 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54228

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mishicot	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54241 Two Rivers (3.4 mi) 54227 Maribel (7.8 mi) 54208 Denmark (9.2 mi) 54247 Whitelaw (9.2 mi) 54220 Manitowoc (11.9 mi) 54216 Kewaunee (12 mi) 54230 Reedsville (15.3 mi) 54126 Greenleaf (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,830
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	40.20 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	44.2713
Longitude	-87.6442
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	920

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	35.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	18.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,830

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$70,893

Median household income

$36,229

Per capita income

$160,200

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,055

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

116

224

35–44

218

157

45–54

153

163

55–59

159

136

60–64

133

148

65–74

145

112

75–84

110

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	558	19.7%
18 and over	2,272	80.3%
65 and over	541	19.1%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,713	92.9%
Hispanic or Latino	91	3.1%
Two or more races	85	2.9%
Other race	14	0.5%
Asian	10	0.3%
Black or African American	6	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	35.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	18.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 24.3%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	24.3%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$70,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,200
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.9%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Fuel oil	8.1%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	696	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	85	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	237	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	167	14.1%
Households with children under 18	280	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	385	32.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	19.4%
Married	58.0%	64.3%
Separated	1.3%	0.3%
Widowed	8.1%	6.5%
Divorced	12.3%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.6%
Kindergarten	33	6.0%
Elementary school	280	51.0%
High school	127	23.1%
College / grad school	100	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.4%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Construction 9.6%

Retail trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 4.5%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 12.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	282	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	18.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,710	95.8%
Spanish	36	1.3%
Other Indo-European	36	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,778	98.2%
Born in same state	2,778	98.2%
Born in different state	2,423	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.8%
Not a US citizen	5	9.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	239	8.4%
Italian	184	6.5%
French	85	3%
English	82	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	71	2.5%
Dutch	42	1.5%
German	31	1.1%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54228

What city is ZIP code 54228 in?

ZIP code 54228 is primarily assigned to Mishicot, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54228 in?

ZIP code 54228 falls within Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54228 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 54228 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54228 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 54228 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54228 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54228 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54228?

The median home value in ZIP code 54228 is $160,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 54228 in?

ZIP code 54228 observes the CST timezone.