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Peshtigo, WI
City in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,398
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,167
ZIP codes
0
Peshtigo and its ZIP codes
Peshtigo at a glance
- Peshtigo is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,990 a year, 14% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,300 (47% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Peshtigo, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peshtigo, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,990
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$140,300
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,313), Polish Americans (434), Irish Americans (259).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marinette County. PPP loans are for Peshtigo.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,089
17,631 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,670
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
-$484M
FY 2026, -$11,565 per person
How people get to work
Peshtigo, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peshtigo, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
77
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peshtigo, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Peshtigo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarinetteCity | 6.1 mi | 7 |
| Menominee, MICity | 7.4 mi | 5.2 |
| OcontoCity | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| ColemanVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| PoundVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| LenaVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Little SturgeonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| CrivitzVillage | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Egg HarborVillage | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| Oconto FallsCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| WausaukeeVillage | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| Sturgeon BayCity | 25 mi | 9.9 |
| AbramsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Stephenson, MICity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| SobieskiCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| DyckesvilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peshtigo, WI in?
- Peshtigo is in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Peshtigo, WI?
- About 3,398 people live in Peshtigo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peshtigo?
- Nearby places include Marinette (6.1 mi), Menominee, MI (7.4 mi), Oconto (13 mi), Coleman (14 mi), Pound (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023