54156 ZIP Code — Pembine, WI

Marinette County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54156 is located in Pembine, Wisconsin, within Marinette County. It covers approximately 99.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,467 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54156

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,250. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 54156 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,467

population

99.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pembine	Acceptable
Pembine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54151 Niagara (8.3 mi) 54102 Amberg (8.4 mi) 54119 Dunbar (10.2 mi) 49852 Loretto (12.9 mi) 49870 Norway (13.4 mi) 49876 Quinnesec (13.6 mi) 49892 Vulcan (13.6 mi) 54177 Wausaukee (14.7 mi) 49802 Kingsford (14.8 mi) 49821 Daggett (17.2 mi) 49847 Hermansville (17.2 mi) 54125 Goodman (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,467
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	99.50 sq mi
Water area	1.48 sq mi
Latitude	45.6113
Longitude	-87.9319
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	46.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	35.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	15.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,467

Population

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$46,250

Median household income

$26,663

Per capita income

$121,100

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

1,700

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

102

55–59

102

60–64

120

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	207	14.1%
18 and over	1,260	85.9%
65 and over	394	26.9%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,387	93.4%
Two or more races	55	3.7%
Asian	20	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	46.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	35.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	15.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$46,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,100
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	63.0%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	50.9%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	63.6%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	26.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	324	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	48	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	190	28.6%
Female householder, no spouse	102	15.4%
Households with children under 18	123	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	292	44.0%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	12.5%
Married	53.8%	59.2%
Separated	1.4%	0.5%
Widowed	5.0%	15.4%
Divorced	21.4%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.8%
Kindergarten	11	4.4%
Elementary school	100	40.0%
High school	98	39.2%
College / grad school	34	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.6%

Retail trade 17.5%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Construction 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Other services 2.1%

Professional & management 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	35.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,443	98.4%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,442	98.3%
Born in same state	1,436	97.9%
Born in different state	746	50.9%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.7%
Not a US citizen	16	64.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	177	12.1%
French	146	10%
Arab	77	5.2%
German	39	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	2.4%
Polish	23	1.6%
Dutch	12	0.8%
Norwegian	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54156

What city is ZIP code 54156 in?

ZIP code 54156 is primarily assigned to Pembine, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54156 in?

ZIP code 54156 falls within Marinette County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54156 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 54156 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54156 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 54156 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54156 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 54156 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54156?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 54156 in?

ZIP code 54156 observes the CST timezone.