54204 ZIP Code — Brussels, WI

Door County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54204 is located in Brussels, Wisconsin, within Door County. It covers approximately 48.28 square miles and serves a population of 1,939 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54204

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 $304,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,115. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54204 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,939

population

48.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brussels	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54213 Forestville (6.2 mi) 54205 Casco (11 mi) 54201 Algoma (11.4 mi) 54235 Sturgeon Bay (12.4 mi) 54235 Sturgeon Bay (12.4 mi) 54217 Luxemburg (13.9 mi) 54229 New Franken (16.4 mi) 54229 New Franken (16.4 mi) 54141 Little Suamico (18.1 mi) 54153 Oconto (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,939
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	48.28 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	44.7539
Longitude	-87.6217
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	32.2%	39.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,939

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$79,115

Median household income

$40,037

Per capita income

$304,000

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

953

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

111

35–44

146

45–54

142

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	417	21.5%
18 and over	1,522	78.5%
65 and over	448	23.1%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Black or African American 3%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,836	94%
Black or African American	59	3%
Two or more races	40	2%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	39.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$79,115

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 27.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,000
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.3%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	53.4%
Fuel oil	7.0%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	477	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	28	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	111	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	171	21.7%
Households with children under 18	187	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	321	40.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	11.6%
Married	66.2%	62.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	21.3%
Divorced	10.2%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.5%
Kindergarten	19	4.5%
Elementary school	172	41.1%
High school	78	18.6%
College / grad school	131	31.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Construction 13.7%

Retail trade 12.9%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,783	92.0%
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)	1,926	99.3%
Born in same state	1,924	99.2%
Born in different state	1,705	87.9%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.7%
Not a US citizen	2	15.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	158	8.1%
French	85	4.4%
Polish	67	3.5%
German	44	2.3%
English	28	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	1.3%
Dutch	7	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.2%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54204

What city is ZIP code 54204 in?

ZIP code 54204 is primarily assigned to Brussels, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54204 in?

ZIP code 54204 falls within Door County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54204 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54204 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54204 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 54204 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54204?

ZIP code 54204 has an estimated population of 1,939 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54204?

The median home value in ZIP code 54204 is $304,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54204 in?

ZIP code 54204 observes the CST timezone.