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Keshena, WI
Census-designated place in Menominee County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54135.
Population
1,410
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
169
ZIP codes
1
Keshena and its ZIP codes
Keshena at a glance
- Keshena is 55% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,313 a year, 38% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,900 (47% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $626 a month.
Local data for Keshena, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Keshena, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,313
Poverty rate
42.9%
Median home value
$140,900
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
5.7%
Median age
25.4
Average commute
13.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (56), Mexican Americans (42), Irish Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Menominee County. PPP loans are for Keshena.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,918
2,023 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89M
FY 2026, $20,915 per person
How people get to work
Keshena, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Keshena, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
208
Countywide, mostly winter storm
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keshena, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.6%
U.S. 33.3% +18.3 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
33.7%
U.S. 12.8% +20.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Keshena
1 in or overlapping Keshena. Population shown
Cities near Keshena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Legend LakeCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 16.8 |
| ThorntonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Middle VillageCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 6.1 |
| ShawanoCity | 7.2 mi | 6.7 |
| GreshamVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| CecilVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| PulciferCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| BonduelVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| NeopitCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.2 |
| LeopolisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PellaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| SuringVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| GillettCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| EmbarrassVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| TilledaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ZoarCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keshena, WI in?
- Keshena is in Menominee County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Keshena, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Keshena include 54135.
- What is the population of Keshena, WI?
- About 1,410 people live in Keshena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keshena?
- Nearby places include Legend Lake (3.4 mi), Thornton (6.6 mi), Middle Village (6.8 mi), Shawano (7.2 mi), Gresham (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023