54177 ZIP Code — Wausaukee, WI

Marinette County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54177 is located in Wausaukee, Wisconsin, within Marinette County. It covers approximately 176.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54177

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 $161,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,435. 53% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54177 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,691

population

176.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54177 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54177

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54177. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wausaukee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54102 Amberg (8.9 mi) 49848 Ingalls (11.9 mi) 54159 Porterfield (14.1 mi) 54156 Pembine (14.7 mi) 54114 Crivitz (15 mi) 49887 Stephenson (15.2 mi) 49821 Daggett (15.6 mi) 49893 Wallace (16.9 mi) 54104 Athelstane (18.1 mi) 49858 Menominee (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,691
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	176.18 sq mi
Water area	6.02 sq mi
Latitude	45.4017
Longitude	-87.8831
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	49.8%	46.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	35.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	15.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,691

Population

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$56,435

Median household income

$35,914

Per capita income

$161,100

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

2,642

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

110

35–44

221

45–54

216

121

55–59

119

142

60–64

140

304

65–74

298

116

75–84

114

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	326	12.1%
18 and over	2,365	87.9%
65 and over	890	33.1%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,568	94.7%
Two or more races	67	2.5%
Asian	28	1%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.6%
Other race	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	46.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	35.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	15.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$56,435

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,100
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	54.1%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.3%
Electricity	9.0%
Propane / LP gas	55.6%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	15.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	732	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	256	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	247	18.8%
Households with children under 18	173	13.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	596	45.4%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	13.8%
Married	59.9%	63.4%
Separated	0.7%	1.4%
Widowed	3.7%	13.7%
Divorced	14.6%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	7.8%
Kindergarten	13	4.6%
Elementary school	107	38.1%
High school	97	34.5%
College / grad school	42	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Retail trade 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	218	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,605	96.8%
Spanish	31	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	28	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,636	98.0%
Born in same state	2,621	97.4%
Born in different state	1,982	73.7%
Foreign born	15	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	55	2.0%
Not a US citizen	48	87.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	185	6.9%
Italian	178	6.6%
French	167	6.2%
German	133	4.9%
Polish	103	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	81	3%
Dutch	8	0.3%
Irish	7	0.3%
Norwegian	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54177

What city is ZIP code 54177 in?

ZIP code 54177 is primarily assigned to Wausaukee, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54177 in?

ZIP code 54177 falls within Marinette County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54177 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 54177 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54177 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 54177 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54177 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54177 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54177?

15% 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 54177 in?

ZIP code 54177 observes the CST timezone.