54245 ZIP Code — Valders, WI

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54245 is located in Valders, Wisconsin, within Manitowoc County. It covers approximately 39.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54245

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 $191,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,197. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54245 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,945

population

39.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54245 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54245

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54245. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valders	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53042 Kiel (4.6 mi) 53063 Newton (7.1 mi) 54230 Reedsville (8.7 mi) 53015 Cleveland (9.3 mi) 53062 New Holstein (10.2 mi) 53061 New Holstein (10.4 mi) 54220 Manitowoc (10.9 mi) 53020 Elkhart Lake (12.5 mi) 54247 Whitelaw (12.9 mi) 54110 Brillion (13.7 mi) 53014 Chilton (14 mi) 53083 Sheboygan (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,945
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	39.24 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	44.0249
Longitude	-87.9099
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	32.7%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	35.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	18.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,945

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$85,197

Median household income

$39,362

Per capita income

$191,600

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

828

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

111

25–34

101

110

35–44

100

133

45–54

121

110

55–59

100

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	351	18.0%
18 and over	1,594	82.0%
65 and over	335	17.2%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,832	91.1%
Hispanic or Latino	67	3.3%
Two or more races	66	3.3%
Other race	22	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.9%
Asian	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	35.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	18.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$85,197

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,600
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.6%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	30.7%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	7.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	485	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	73	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	160	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	119	14.2%
Households with children under 18	217	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	26.4%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	22.9%
Married	58.5%	62.4%
Separated	0.3%	1.5%
Widowed	2.1%	6.4%
Divorced	9.0%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	5.6%
Kindergarten	16	4.1%
Elementary school	159	40.7%
High school	120	30.7%
College / grad school	74	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.4%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 4.4%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	24.5%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,880	96.7%
Spanish	18	1.0%
Other Indo-European	14	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,911	98.3%
Born in same state	1,874	96.3%
Born in different state	1,718	88.3%
Foreign born	37	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.7%
Not a US citizen	6	17.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	182	9.4%
Italian	179	9.2%
French	105	5.4%
Arab	79	4.1%
English	39	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.5%
Dutch	6	0.3%
Irish	3	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54245

What city is ZIP code 54245 in?

ZIP code 54245 is primarily assigned to Valders, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54245 in?

ZIP code 54245 falls within Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54245 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54245 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54245?

The median home value in ZIP code 54245 is $191,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 54245?

ZIP code 54245 has an estimated population of 1,945 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54245?

The median household income in ZIP code 54245 is $85,197, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54245 in?

ZIP code 54245 observes the CST timezone.