54212 ZIP Code — Fish Creek, WI

Door County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54212 is located in Fish Creek, Wisconsin, within Door County. It covers approximately 32.37 square miles and serves a population of 854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54212

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $438,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 60% 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 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 54212 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

854
population
32.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54212 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54212

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City Status
Fish Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54202 Baileys Harbor (6.7 mi) 54234 Sister Bay (8.2 mi) 54209 Egg Harbor (8.2 mi) 54210 Ellison Bay (13.2 mi) 49858 Menominee (16.3 mi) 49893 Wallace (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 854
Population density 26 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 32.37 sq mi
Water area 0.85 sq mi
Latitude 45.1372
Longitude -87.2582
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 30.0% 39.3% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 35.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 20.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 9.3% 5.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

854
Population
26
People per sq mi
62.1
Median age
$81,563
Median household income
$63,156
Per capita income
$438,200
Median home value
$946
Median monthly rent
91.2%
Home ownership
3.6%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
1,290
Housing units
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
16
16
5–9
19
14
10–14
17
13
15–19
16
4
20–24
5
18
25–34
21
39
35–44
45
34
45–54
40
27
55–59
32
45
60–64
52
104
65–74
123
54
75–84
63
11
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811713.7%
18 and over73786.3%
65 and over36843.1%
Median age62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%
Two or more races 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
GroupCount%
White81893.7%
Two or more races364.1%
Hispanic or Latino192.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.0% 39.3% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 35.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 20.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 9.3% 5.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.1%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 2.6%
$25k–$35k 8.2%
$35k–$50k 10.3%
$50k–$75k 13.7%
$75k–$100k 18.0%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$200k+ 15.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.1%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k2.6%
$25k–$35k8.2%
$35k–$50k10.3%
$50k–$75k13.7%
$75k–$100k18.0%
$100k–$150k16.0%
$150k–$200k9.0%
$200k+15.5%
Median income$81,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%
$50k–$100k 1.4%
$100k–$150k 0.8%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k–$300k 15.8%
$300k–$500k 34.2%
$500k–$1M 31.9%
$1M+ 8.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$438,200
Median rent / month$946
Owner occupied91.2%
Renter occupied8.8%
Vacant70.7%
Single-family detached62.0%
Large apartment buildings0.2%
Mobile homes0.2%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20196.5%
2000–200925.8%
1990–199922.3%
1980–198918.2%
1970–19796.1%
1960–19693.3%
1950–19594.3%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier10.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.4%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms26.4%
3 bedrooms43.1%
4 bedrooms17.1%
5+ bedrooms4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle22.7%
2 vehicles50.0%
3 or more26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.7%
Electricity14.9%
Propane / LP gas69.1%
Fuel oil1.8%
Wood7.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25164.7%
Cohabiting couple277.0%
Male householder, no spouse348.8%
Female householder, no spouse7619.6%
Households with children under 186516.8%
Households with seniors (65+)23961.6%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married14.6%13.2%
Married73.6%62.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.2%13.4%
Divorced9.6%11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 0.6%
HS graduate 18.0%
Some college, no degree 16.8%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 32.9%
Graduate / professional 23.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.8%
Bachelor's or higher56.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool65.8%
Kindergarten1413.6%
Elementary school4947.6%
High school2322.3%
College / grad school1110.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.9%
Education & healthcare 17.9%
Professional & management 15.6%
Retail trade 10.6%
Finance & real estate 8.8%
Construction 7.8%
Manufacturing 4.8%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Other services 3.8%
Public administration 3.0%
Information 2.0%
Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.8%
Service17.9%
Sales & office25.7%
Natural resources & construction5.5%
Production & transportation11.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.3%
Government12.3%
Self-employed17.6%
Unpaid family workers0.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone64.2%
Carpool2.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home28.9%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)19.2

Poverty

All people 3.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.2%
Married-couple families 0.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security59.5%
Retirement income40.5%
Supplemental Security5.7%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP0.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.2%
High blood pressure35.5%
High cholesterol40.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer10.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking11.6%
Binge drinking19.4%
No physical activity17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.4%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health10.3%
Poor mental health10.0%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.9%
Visited dentist76.8%
Cholesterol screening93.7%
Teeth loss7.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans516.9%
Disability%
Any disability8.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.3%
65 and over14.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.2%
Public insurance54.3%
No insurance3.6%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only82596.6%
Spanish212.5%
Other Indo-European151.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander60.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)82396.4%
Born in same state82396.4%
Born in different state45353.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen313.6%
Not a US citizen2787.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian8810.3%
French8810.3%
Polish475.5%
Arab414.8%
English283.3%
AncestryCount%
Dutch212.5%
Norwegian60.7%
German30.4%
Irish30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.4%
Internet access98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54212

What city is ZIP code 54212 in?

ZIP code 54212 is primarily assigned to Fish Creek, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54212 in?

ZIP code 54212 falls within Door County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54212 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 54212 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54212 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 54212 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54212 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54212 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54212?

56% 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 54212 in?

ZIP code 54212 observes the CST timezone.

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