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Door County
Washington Island, WI
54246
54246 ZIP Code — Washington Island, WI
Door County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54246 is located in
Washington Island ,
Wisconsin ,
within Door County .
It covers approximately 25.44 square miles and serves a population of
864 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 920 .
About ZIP code 54246
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 $257,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,875. 65% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% 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 54246 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
864
Population density
34 / sq mi
State FIPS
55
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
25.44 sq mi
Water area
0.30 sq mi
Latitude
45.3615
Longitude
-86.8828
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
920
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.1%
39.3%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
35.2%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
20.7%
20.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.9%
5.1%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$61,875
Median household income
$257,200
Median home value
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 89 10.3% 18 and over 775 89.7% 65 and over 397 45.9% Median age 62.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 832 95.4% Two or more races 26 3% Hispanic or Latino 8 0.9% Asian 5 0.6% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.1%
39.3%
39.4%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
35.2%
33.0%
$100k – $200k
20.7%
20.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
3.9%
5.1%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 14.6% $35k–$50k 13.6% $50k–$75k 20.9% $75k–$100k 12.2% $100k–$150k 21.1% $150k–$200k 3.8% $200k+ 4.9% Median income $61,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $257,200 Median rent / month $775 Owner occupied 88.5% Renter occupied 11.5% Vacant 55.4% Single-family detached 88.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.7% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 11.7% 1990–1999 16.4% 1980–1989 11.4% 1970–1979 21.6% 1960–1969 5.0% 1950–1959 7.7% 1940–1949 4.1% 1939 or earlier 19.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 7.4% 2 bedrooms 38.6% 3 bedrooms 33.5% 4 bedrooms 15.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 26.8% 2 vehicles 42.5% 3 or more 30.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.1% Electricity 33.8% Propane / LP gas 38.5% Fuel oil 8.0% Wood 16.9% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 241 56.6% Cohabiting couple 31 7.3% Male householder, no spouse 53 12.4% Female householder, no spouse 101 23.7% Households with children under 18 42 9.9% Households with seniors (65+) 287 67.4% Average household size 1.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.3% 19.1% Married 62.0% 54.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.6% 15.7% Divorced 6.1% 10.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
18.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.0% Bachelor's or higher 45.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 4 2.7% Elementary school 51 34.7% High school 30 20.4% College / grad school 62 42.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
16.5%
Transportation & utilities
15.2%
Education & healthcare
15.2%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Professional & management
7.5%
Public administration
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.9% Service 14.6% Sales & office 27.3% Natural resources & construction 9.3% Production & transportation 15.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.4% Government 14.6% Self-employed 14.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.2% Carpool 2.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.2% Work from home 11.6% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 11.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.0% Retirement income 48.6% Supplemental Security 1.4% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 2.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.6% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 40.5% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 8.5% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 6.0% Cancer 10.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 11.0% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 17.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 25.8% Depression 16.8% Fair or poor health 10.0% Poor mental health 9.5% Poor physical health 9.0% No health insurance 6.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 77.9% Cholesterol screening 94.2% Teeth loss 7.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 112 14.5%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 2.2% 18–64 years 5.9% 65 and over 21.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.5% Public insurance 60.0% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 6.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 850 98.4% Spanish 4 0.5% Other Indo-European 2 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 836 96.8% Born in same state 833 96.4% Born in different state 380 44.0% Foreign born 3 0.3% Naturalized citizen 28 3.2% Not a US citizen 23 82.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 202 23.4% French 118 13.7% Polish 102 11.8% Dutch 59 6.8% Arab 26 3%
Ancestry Count % English 21 2.4% Irish 5 0.6% German 4 0.5% Norwegian 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.3% Internet access 93.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54246
What city is ZIP code 54246 in?
ZIP code 54246 is primarily assigned to Washington Island, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54246 in?
ZIP code 54246 falls within Door County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54246 have an older population?
46% of residents in ZIP code 54246 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 54246 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 54246 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 54246 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 54246 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 54246 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 54246 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 54246 in?
ZIP code 54246 observes the CST timezone.
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