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Door County, WI
8 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Door County, Wisconsin.
Population
30,445
Land area
482sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Door County
Door County at a glance
- Door County is 42% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,795 a year, 3% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,600 (29% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,086 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Sturgeon Bay (9,806), Sister Bay (1,044) and Forestville (558).
Local data for Door County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Door County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,795
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$342,600
Prices +2.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,086/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
54.3
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,793), Irish Americans (3,415), Norwegian Americans (2,102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,057
14,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $9,695 per person
PPP loans
$97.7M
1,779 loans, 14,579 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$231K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Door County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Door County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
403
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
143
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 10°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone47 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Door County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Door County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Door County, WI?
- Sturgeon Bay is the largest city or town in Door County, with about 9,806 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Door County?
- Door County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54202, 54204, 54209, 54210, 54211.
- What is the population of Door County, WI?
- About 30,445 people live in Door County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Door County?
- Door County borders Kewaunee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023