ZIP Code 54246 is associated with the city of Washington Island in Wisconsin (Door County) in the U.S. The 54246 ZIP Code has a median age of 62.8 years, and 51.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $58,542, while an estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. Approximately 45.8% of residents in this Wisconsin region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $36,418. The current population estimate is 850.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 54246 is $58,542, while the region's mean household income is $76,565. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,418. The per capita income in ZIP Code 54246 of $36,418 is approximately 9.12% more than the per capita income in Wisconsin overall of $33,375. An estimated 2.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 73.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 54246 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.0% of 54246 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 54246, 96.2% of the population graduated high school, while 45.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.7% in this Door County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 54246, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 54246 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 54246 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by Asian (1.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 54246 are older than average. The median age of 62.8 years in ZIP Code 54246 is approximately 64.83% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 51.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.6% of the population in 54246 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 19.1% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 54246 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 23.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 19.1% |
| 85 years and over | 4.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 54246 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 42.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 54246 is high blood pressure, as approximately 37.7% of adults 18 and older in this Door County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 11.1% |
| Current asthma | 9.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.2% |
| High cholesterol | 42.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 54246 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 90.1% of those 18 and above in 54246 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 54246 include obesity (32.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (25.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 84.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 79.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 77.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| Current smoking | 10.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 17.7% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 25.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 54246, an estimated 29.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Door County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.4% |
In 54246, 45.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 9.5 minutes. Approximately 17.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 54246 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 17.2% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 54246 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 17.2% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |
In ZIP Code 54246, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Door County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 54246 | 18.16¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 7.34¢/kWh |
| Wisconsin | 16.93¢/kWh | 12.63¢/kWh | 8.41¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 54246 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 3.65 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.13 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.17 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.72 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.15 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 3.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 2.33 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 1.78 | 5.46 |