| City: | Ephraim, Wisconsin |
| County: | Door County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:29:25 AM |
| Population: | 332 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 274 / 920 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.1690, -87.1641 |
| Land Area: | 3.553 sq mi |
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Ephraim sits on the Door County peninsula in northeastern Wisconsin, where 332 year-round residents live in one of the state's most seasonal communities. With a median age of 62.3 years and 68% of homes vacant most of the year, this small village serves as both a retirement haven and a summer vacation destination. Only 170 of the 583 total housing units are occupied year-round.
The Ephraim post office maintains 322 PO Boxes for 170 occupied homes, a 1.89 adoption rate that serves both permanent residents and seasonal property owners. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the village's 2.6 square miles. A single rural carrier route handles street delivery for those who don't use boxes.
Street names preserve the village's Scandinavian heritage: Moravia Street (11 delivery points), Norway Street, German Road, and Norwegian Wood Drive. Water Street, the main thoroughfare along the harbor, has 26 delivery points, many with apartment and unit designators for seasonal rentals and condos. The village character blends historic charm with modern vacation properties.
This is an educated, affluent community. Among residents 25 and older, 81% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The median home value stands at $465,500. Per capita income reaches $90,172. Most workers drive to jobs elsewhere (87 of 308 workers commute), and 10.4% work from home. The tiny year-round population means almost everyone knows their neighbors.
Mail addressed to Ephraim, WI 54211 should include a PO Box number or specific street address. The post office serves as a community hub, especially important during winter months when the seasonal population disappears and the village returns to its quiet, year-round character.
Street names honor Scandinavian immigrant roots (Moravia, Norway, Norwegian Wood) while Water Street serves as the harbor-side main street with the most delivery points.
ZIP Code 54211 has 332 residents and 170 households (average 1.95 persons per household). The median age is 62.3 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (96.4%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 332Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 403Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 93.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $100,938Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 170Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $500,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.95Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 219 | 228 | 201 | 200 | 253 | 259 | 280 | 274 | 259 | 227 | 264 | 299 | 341 | 403 |
| Decennial Census | 277 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 332 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 62.3
Male Median Age: 60.5
Female Median Age: 63.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 7 |
| Female | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 35 | 28 | 39 | 41 | 32 | 19 | 17 |
| White: | 320 | 98.77% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.23% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 324 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 167 | 50.30% | 60.5 years |
| Females: | 165 | 49.70% | 63.1 years |
| Total: | 332 | 100% | 62.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 403 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 403 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 403 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $100,938, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $36,515 (56.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,438. Family households earn a median of $121,563 versus $55,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,563). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $71,458, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $71,458 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,423 | $62,639 | $56,250 | $42,000 | $53,750 | $59,063 | $82,500 | $81,563 | $83,500 | $84,000 | $66,500 | $72,083 | $79,896 | $100,938 |
| Median Family Income | $68,750 | $63,611 | $65,833 | $53,438 | $76,250 | $90,000 | $95,865 | $98,269 | $100,278 | $104,583 | $102,917 | $106,071 | $118,281 | $121,563 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $46,563 | $49,896 | $55,625 | $35,750 | $41,667 | $37,083 | $35,417 | $34,063 | $36,250 | $31,667 | $34,063 | $36,250 | $39,167 | $55,000 |
| Median Male Income | $84,688 | $86,667 | $86,000 | $51,875 | $0 | $43,750 | $68,125 | $45,500 | $46,000 | $44,250 | $46,319 | $53,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $46,667 | $49,018 | $52,500 | $36,111 | $0 | $41,563 | $50,625 | $41,875 | $44,688 | $53,750 | $48,333 | $51,875 | $84,167 | $71,458 |
| Employed: | 171 | 45.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 209 | 55.00% |
| Total: | 380 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 100 | 58.48% |
| Service: | 17 | 9.94% |
| Sales and Office: | 41 | 23.98% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 5.85% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 1.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 171 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $500,000, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $310,600 (163.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $116,100. The median gross rent is $956, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $339 (54.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $181. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.78% (41.21% with a mortgage, 58.79% free-and-clear) and renters 11.22% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 66.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,400 | $270,800 | $346,400 | $385,700 | $380,000 | $416,700 | $407,900 | $388,900 | $383,900 | $384,300 | $417,900 | $457,300 | $465,500 | $500,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 78.26% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 13.04% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 8.70% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $617 | $625 | $525 | $538 | $500 | $483 | $575 | $581 | $775 | $0 | $865 | $879 | $958 | $956 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 75 | 36.59% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 107 | 52.20% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 11.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 205 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 205 | 33.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 407 | 66.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 612 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 557 | 91.01% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 55 | 8.99% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 612 | 100% |
In 2024, 78.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (37.50%). College enrollment is 37.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 22 | 6.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 13.70% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 1.92% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 157 | 43.01% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 129 | 35.34% |
| Total: | 365 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 365 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 286 | 78.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 329 | 62.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 198 | 37.57% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 527 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 527 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.5% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.2% | 8.0% | 7.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 4 | 10.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 10.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7 | 17.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 25.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 20.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 52.50% |
ZIP Code 54211 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 54 business establishments, employing about 205 people with an annual payroll of $10,163,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 416Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 54Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,498,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,163,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 205Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 54211 is located in Door County, Wisconsin, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 54211. It covers 3.553 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.553 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6806.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5524150Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ephraim village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 54211 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.