| City: | Francis Creek, Wisconsin |
| County: | Manitowoc County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:29:28 AM |
| Population: | 442 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 274 / 920 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.2005, -87.7197 |
| Land Area: | 0.478 sq mi |
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Francis Creek is a small rural community in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, with 442 residents spread across just under half a square mile. This ZIP was classified as PO Box only before October 2004, but today it operates with both PO Box service and rural carrier delivery through two distinct rural routes.
The Francis Creek post office maintains 207 PO Boxes for 186 local households. That's 1.11 boxes per household, which means the post office serves people beyond the immediate village. Some boxes belong to residents in surrounding areas who use Francis Creek as their mail access point.
Mail delivery here follows a rural pattern. Of the 73 ZIP+4 records, 68 are assigned to rural carrier routes while just 4 are PO Box records. Street names like Forest Home Drive (12 delivery points), Cherry Avenue, and Norwood Drive include apartments, with three streets showing APT secondary units. Other streets carry nature-inspired names: Birchwood Drive, Laurel Drive, Lilac Drive, Redwood Court, and Maplewood Drive.
Francis Creek's 442 residents live in 186 occupied households, with 131 homes owner-occupied and 55 rented. Median household income is $85,000, well above Wisconsin's state median. The median age of 43.5 years suggests a working-age population, and 98.2% were born in the United States. Just 11.1% hold bachelor's degrees. Nearly all residents (97.5%) identify as White, with 62 Hispanic or Latino residents (14% of the population).
The local economy shows interesting patterns. Of employed residents, 104 work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's unusually high for such a small community and suggests proximity to distribution centers or logistics operations. Another 41 work in educational services and health care, while 28 work in public administration. Almost 20% work from home (11 workers), a growing trend in rural Wisconsin.
Addresses in Francis Creek can use either rural route delivery or PO Box format:
Street names follow nature themes with tree and plant names (Forest Home, Cherry, Birchwood, Laurel, Lilac, Redwood, Maplewood), typical of modern residential subdivisions.
ZIP Code 54214 has 442 residents and 186 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.5%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 442Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 436Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 924.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $87,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 186Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $260,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.59Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 229 | 248 | 216 | 221 | 210 | 236 | 240 | 220 | 257 | 291 | 466 | 478 | 474 | 436 |
| Decennial Census | 334 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 442 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.5
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 45.8
| 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 | 17 | 22 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| Female | 6 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 23 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 23 | 34 | 8 | 24 | 37 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 39 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| White: | 431 | 97.29% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.58% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.45% |
| Total: | 443 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 214 | 48.42% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 228 | 51.58% | 45.8 years |
| Total: | 442 | 100% | 43.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 430 | 98.62% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 0.92% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 1.38% |
| Total Population: | 436 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 430 | 98.62% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 1.38% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $87,500, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $31,471 (56.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,000. Family households earn a median of $98,057 versus $28,267 for nonfamily households (a difference of $69,790). By gender, male median income is $65,625 and female is $38,542, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $27,083 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.3%, which is much lower than 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 Sales (36.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,029 | $55,833 | $52,917 | $54,286 | $51,528 | $52,500 | $53,250 | $53,750 | $57,500 | $62,813 | $74,167 | $80,833 | $85,000 | $87,500 |
| Median Family Income | $78,409 | $73,125 | $71,875 | $69,250 | $68,750 | $71,250 | $60,000 | $69,750 | $63,750 | $80,078 | $85,915 | $93,227 | $95,734 | $98,057 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $42,917 | $27,344 | $38,750 | $18,393 | $14,688 | $18,056 | $20,250 | $20,795 | $0 | $0 | $23,256 | $25,598 | $28,401 | $28,267 |
| Median Male Income | $50,250 | $52,750 | $43,438 | $34,886 | $43,750 | $44,583 | $47,857 | $60,156 | $63,875 | $63,375 | $65,500 | $71,875 | $64,659 | $65,625 |
| Median Female Income | $17,321 | $28,125 | $28,125 | $36,250 | $34,375 | $40,000 | $36,458 | $35,000 | $41,250 | $35,625 | $39,063 | $38,125 | $36,563 | $38,542 |
| Employed: | 141 | 36.34% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 247 | 63.66% |
| Total: | 388 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 23.40% |
| Service: | 22 | 15.60% |
| Sales and Office: | 51 | 36.17% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 2.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 21.99% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 141 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $260,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $140,200 (116.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128,500. The median gross rent is $647, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $279 (75.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.52% (24.27% with a mortgage, 75.73% free-and-clear) and renters 11.48% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.57%, which is much lower 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 | $120,500 | $137,500 | $137,500 | $125,000 | $132,500 | $145,200 | $141,100 | $134,200 | $132,200 | $139,200 | $225,500 | $238,000 | $237,500 | $260,700 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 25.81% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 48.39% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 25.81% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $368 | $372 | $365 | $425 | $633 | $625 | $636 | $635 | $637 | $682 | $715 | $600 | $631 | $647 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 58 | 21.48% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 181 | 67.04% |
| Renter Occupied: | 31 | 11.48% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 270 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 270 | 96.43% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 3.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 280 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 252 | 90.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 26 | 9.29% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 0.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 280 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 85.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 56.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 5.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 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 high school (31.82%). College enrollment is 31.82%, 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: | 7 | 1.92% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 249 | 68.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 11.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 7.40% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 4.93% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 5.75% |
| Total: | 365 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 358 | 98.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 39 | 10.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 372 | 59.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 246 | 39.17% |
| No Insurance: | 10 | 1.59% |
| Total: | 628 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 618 | 98.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.2% | 7.9% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 3.4% |
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: | 5 | 11.36% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 2.27% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 22.73% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 31.82% |
| College or graduate school: | 14 | 31.82% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 13.64% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 56.82% |
ZIP Code 54214 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 83 people with an annual payroll of $4,173,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 226Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,000,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,173,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 83Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 54214 is located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, within the Manitowoc, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31820) and Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 81,442 people, about 0.54% of whom live in ZIP Code 54214. It covers 0.478 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Manitowoc, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 31820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 81,442Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.478 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4918.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5527125Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Francis Creek village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 54214 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.