54211 ZIP Code — Ephraim, WI

Door County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54211 is located in Ephraim, Wisconsin, within Door County. It covers approximately 3.55 square miles and serves a population of 299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54211

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 $457,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 62% 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 10 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54211 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

299

population

3.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54211 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54211

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ephraim	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	299
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	3.55 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.1690
Longitude	-87.1641
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	38.1%	39.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.5%	5.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

299

Population

People per sq mi

65.2

Median age

$72,083

Median household income

$79,510

Per capita income

$457,300

Median home value

$879

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

587

Housing units

75.7%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	8.0%
18 and over	275	92.0%
65 and over	151	50.5%
Median age	65.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	284	92.2%
Two or more races	15	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	39.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	35.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	20.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.5%	5.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	27.2%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$72,083

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 41.5%

$500k–$1M 27.2%

$1M+ 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$457,300
Median rent / month	$879
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	73.1%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	75.9%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	16	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	50	30.9%
Households with children under 18	19	11.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	62.3%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	9.2%
Married	80.9%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.3%
Divorced	3.8%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 5.2%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 43.4%

Graduate / professional 32.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	75.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	14.3%
Kindergarten	4	14.3%
Elementary school	3	10.7%
High school	9	32.1%
College / grad school	8	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 32.1%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Information 12.9%

Retail trade 11.4%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Construction 5.7%

Professional & management 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.3%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	10.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.6%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	7.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.6

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.3%
Retirement income	51.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	10.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.1%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	9.8%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	77.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	291	97.3%
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)	299	100.0%
Born in same state	299	100.0%
Born in different state	122	40.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	17.7%
French	36	12%
Polish	28	9.4%
Arab	17	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	3%
English	4	1.3%
German	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.2%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54211

What city is ZIP code 54211 in?

ZIP code 54211 is primarily assigned to Ephraim, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54211 in?

ZIP code 54211 falls within Door County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54211 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 54211 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54211?

76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 54211 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 54211 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54211 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54211 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 54211 in?

ZIP code 54211 observes the CST timezone.