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Manitowoc, WI
City in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54220.
Population
34,620
Land area
17.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,929
ZIP codes
1
Manitowoc and its ZIP codes
Manitowoc at a glance
- Manitowoc is about 18 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $63,757 a year, 18% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 (40% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Manitowoc, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools18
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices1
- Parks21
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants107
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers12
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools7
- Toxic Release Facilities17
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Manitowoc, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,757
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,992), Irish Americans (3,775), Polish Americans (2,752).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manitowoc County. PPP loans are for Manitowoc.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,316
33,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,076
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$572M
FY 2026, $7,027 per person
How people get to work
Manitowoc, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manitowoc, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 13°F
31.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manitowoc, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Manitowoc
1 in or overlapping Manitowoc. Population shown
Cities near Manitowoc
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Two RiversCity | 6.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Francis CreekVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| WhitelawVillage | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks MillsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MishicotVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.6 |
| ValdersVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| KellnersvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ClevelandVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| St. NazianzVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MaribelVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ReedsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| DenmarkVillage | 19 mi | 2 |
| BrillionCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| Howards GroveVillage | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| PotterVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manitowoc, WI in?
- Manitowoc is in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Manitowoc, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manitowoc include 54220.
- What is the population of Manitowoc, WI?
- About 34,620 people live in Manitowoc, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manitowoc?
- Nearby places include Two Rivers (6.6 mi), Francis Creek (7.5 mi), Whitelaw (8 mi), Clarks Mills (9.2 mi), Mishicot (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023