54202 ZIP Code — Baileys Harbor, WI

Door County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54202 is located in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, within Door County. It covers approximately 43.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54202

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $340,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,071. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 54202 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,588

population

43.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54202 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54202

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baileys Harbor	Acceptable
Baileys Harbor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54212 Fish Creek (6.7 mi) 54234 Sister Bay (7.1 mi) 54209 Egg Harbor (8 mi) 54210 Ellison Bay (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,588
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	43.20 sq mi
Water area	3.49 sq mi
Latitude	45.0855
Longitude	-87.1413
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	920

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	39.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,588

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$69,071

Median household income

$42,855

Per capita income

$340,400

Median home value

$1,228

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,671

Housing units

49.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

189

65–74

178

109

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	241	15.2%
18 and over	1,347	84.8%
65 and over	597	37.6%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Asian 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,526	95%
Asian	33	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.2%
Other race	19	1.2%
Two or more races	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	39.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	26.3%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$69,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 31.8%

$500k–$1M 25.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$340,400
Median rent / month	$1,228
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	55.5%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	78.5%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	438	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	24	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	194	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	155	19.1%
Households with children under 18	153	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	455	56.1%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	21.8%
Married	59.5%	59.9%
Separated	5.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	13.6%
Divorced	2.4%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 35.0%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	49.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.6%
Kindergarten	9	3.0%
Elementary school	55	18.1%
High school	129	42.4%
College / grad school	106	34.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.1%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Construction 13.2%

Retail trade 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	15.1%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.6

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	10.2%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	75.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,539	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,560	98.2%
Born in same state	1,545	97.3%
Born in different state	986	62.1%
Foreign born	15	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.8%
Not a US citizen	7	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	214	13.5%
Italian	137	8.6%
Polish	82	5.2%
German	51	3.2%
Arab	30	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	1.4%
English	13	0.8%
Irish	12	0.8%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.1%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54202

What city is ZIP code 54202 in?

ZIP code 54202 is primarily assigned to Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54202 in?

ZIP code 54202 falls within Door County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54202 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 54202 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54202 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 54202 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54202 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 54202 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54202?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 54202 in?

ZIP code 54202 observes the CST timezone.