ZIP Code 54302: Population, Income, Housing

State: WI

Total population: 30,333 Household income: $58,506 Rent: $887

Overview

Total population

30,333

Rent

$887

Year built

1974

Household income

$58,506

Per capita income

$29,235

Poverty rate

21.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

43.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Wisconsin

County

Brown County

City

Green Bay

Total population

30,333

Adults over 25

19,676

Total households

12,792

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$58,506

Per capita income

$29,235

Poverty rate

21.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

43.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$887

Year built

1974

Households that rent

49.4%

Households that own

50.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

55.5%

Black

Asian

5.9%

Two or more races

17.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

35.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

64.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,093 (88.8%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

1,652 (11.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

32.8%

High school graduate or GED

33%

Some college or associate degree

14.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

19.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 54302 with: Brown County, WI Green Bay, WI Green Bay metro area, WI Wisconsin United States

ZIP 54302

Total population30,333

Rent$887

Year built1974

Household income$58,506

Per capita income$29,235

Poverty rate21.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Brown County, WI

Total population270,892

Rent$1,031

Year built1981

Household income$79,649

Per capita income$42,366

Poverty rate9.1%

Unemployment rate2.5%

Green Bay, WI

Total population106,253

Rent$932

Year built1971

Household income$66,206

Per capita income$35,940

Poverty rate14.7%

Unemployment rate2.7%

Green Bay Metro Area, WI

Total population331,145

Rent$1,010

Year built1981

Household income$79,267

Per capita income$42,043

Poverty rate8.9%

Unemployment rate2.7%

Wisconsin State

Total population5,914,872

Rent$1,087

Year built1975

Household income$77,485

Per capita income$43,373

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP54302	CountyBrown, WI	CityGreen Bay, WI	Metro AreaGreen Bay metro area, WI	StateWisconsin	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,333	270,892	106,253	331,145	5,914,872	334,922,499
Rent	$887	$1,031	$932	$1,010	$1,087	$1,413
Year built	1974	1981	1971	1981	1975	1980
Household income	$58,506	$79,649	$66,206	$79,267	$77,485	$80,734
Per capita income	$29,235	$42,366	$35,940	$42,043	$43,373	$44,673
Poverty rate	21.1%	9.1%	14.7%	8.9%	10.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.5%	2.7%	2.7%	3%	4%

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Summary for 54302

Rent & Income

In 54302, the typical monthly rent is $887 and the typical household income is $58,506. Rent here is similar to Green Bay and lower than Wisconsin, and household income is lower than both Green Bay and Wisconsin. The estimated poverty rate is 21.1%, which is higher than in both Green Bay and Wisconsin.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49.4% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 43.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 19.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 54302 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 54302 — Poverty

How ZIP 54302 compares in Wisconsin (45 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$887	3 / 45	from lower rent	$810 – $1,672
Household income	$58,506	38 / 45	from higher income	$45,642 – $135,023
Poverty rate	21.1%	38 / 45	from lower poverty	2.7% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Wisconsin with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 54302

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 54302 places 3rd out of 45 ZIP Codes in Wisconsin. Throughout Wisconsin, numbers span from $810 in ZIP 54220 up to $1,672 in ZIP 53593.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 38th out of 45 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $45,642 in ZIP 53218 up to $135,023 in ZIP 53593.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 54302 comes 38th out of 45 ZIP Codes. In Wisconsin as a whole, the range goes from 2.7% in ZIP 53593 up to 39.6% in ZIP 53703.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 54302 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $887 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 54302

Annual Household Income: $58,506

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 54302

Estimated Rate: 21.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 54302

In ZIP Code 54302, households that rent: 6,325 (49.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,325	49.4%
Owner-Occupied	6,467	50.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 54302

In ZIP Code 54302, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,768 (43.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,768	43.8%
Other renter households	3,557	56.2%
Total renter households	6,325	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 54302

Less than High School: 6,457 people (32.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,485 people (33%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,818 people (14.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,916 people (19.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 19,676

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.