54247 ZIP Code — Whitelaw, WI

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54247 is located in Whitelaw, Wisconsin, within Manitowoc County. It covers approximately 32.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 54247

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 $194,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,429. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% 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 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54247 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,425

population

32.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54247 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54247

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitelaw	Acceptable
Whitelaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54230 Reedsville (6.2 mi) 54227 Maribel (6.4 mi) 54220 Manitowoc (6.6 mi) 54241 Two Rivers (8.9 mi) 54228 Mishicot (9.2 mi) 54208 Denmark (12 mi) 54245 Valders (12.9 mi) 54126 Greenleaf (12.9 mi) 53063 Newton (15.4 mi) 54110 Brillion (15.4 mi) 53042 Kiel (17.4 mi) 54123 Forest Junction (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,425
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	32.99 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	44.1903
Longitude	-87.7913
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	35.8%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	18.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,425

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$73,429

Median household income

$36,906

Per capita income

$194,400

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

884

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

134

15–19

138

20–24

25–34

189

35–44

194

158

45–54

162

114

55–59

116

60–64

113

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	480	19.8%
18 and over	1,945	80.2%
65 and over	408	16.8%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,334	95.9%
Two or more races	60	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.3%
Black or African American	7	0.3%
Asian	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	18.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$73,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 21.9%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,400
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.4%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	4.9%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	621	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	139	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	189	19.1%
Households with children under 18	263	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	29.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	22.4%
Married	55.9%	61.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.8%
Widowed	1.5%	5.9%
Divorced	6.4%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.8%
Kindergarten	22	3.3%
Elementary school	248	37.4%
High school	248	37.4%
College / grad school	133	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Retail trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Construction 5.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 4.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	24.8%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	20.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,359	97.3%
Spanish	12	0.5%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,406	99.2%
Born in same state	2,402	99.1%
Born in different state	2,177	89.8%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.8%
Not a US citizen	8	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	289	11.9%
French	98	4%
Polish	75	3.1%
Arab	59	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.2%
German	22	0.9%
Dutch	20	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54247

What city is ZIP code 54247 in?

ZIP code 54247 is primarily assigned to Whitelaw, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54247 in?

ZIP code 54247 falls within Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54247 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 54247 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54247?

The median home value in ZIP code 54247 is $194,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 54247?

ZIP code 54247 has an estimated population of 2,425 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54247?

The median household income in ZIP code 54247 is $73,429, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54247 in?

ZIP code 54247 observes the CST timezone.