August Draize Farmstead · National Register of Historic Places
Union’s story
Union in pictures
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2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Population
998
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Median home value
$359K
Census ACS
Household income
$121K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
51
A commuter town
Is Union a good place to live?
Only 6 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Union. Union has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Namur Belgian-American District and August Draize Farmstead. Union has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
998 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Red RiverBrusselsGardnerUnion
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Union: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Union, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAnnas House water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpEvery weekCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Union ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP codes54204, 54217, 5420554204 53% · 54217 43% · 54205 4%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Union.
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Union, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 96% of U.S. communities.
4risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Union’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Union for work: only 2% work in town. At $121,000, Union’s median household income is where Wisconsin’s towns sit at $87,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 5.1% of Union residents live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| Union | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Union2%
Sturgeon Bay24%
Green Bay12%
Ashwaubenon5%
Brussels4%
21 mi
median commute distance
51
jobs based in Union
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Union stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
At 77°F, Union’s July high is against 82°F in Wisconsin’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Union has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
53″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–29°
Spring33–50°
Summer57–75°
Fall40–56°
Oct 17
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Union is
Union beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 29% of adults feel lonely in Union.
| Union | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better30 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Union | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.6% |
Bellin Health Oconto Hospital
14.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Wisconsin’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Wisconsin average. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
42.3median age · WI 40.2
| Union | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
UnionWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school32%
Some college22%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.9 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Union | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.2% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.1% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Nearby attractions
All 14 attractions →Lambeau Field and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Union. Close and well known come first.
Big draw23 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
23 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
24 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
19 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement Park
34 mi Ancient siteRouse Simmons
23 mi MuseumPeshtigo Fire MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rouse Simmons: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Peshtigo Fire Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Union
16pages on Union
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Union; the nearest are
University of Wisconsin-Green BayUniversity or college · Public · Green Bay16.7 mi$8,700 in-state tuitionNortheast Wisconsin Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Green Bay23.9 mi$4,960 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Union residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Union for work
Where Union’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
51jobs based in Union
2%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Union
Town in Wisconsin, United States
The Town of Union is located in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,005 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Shoemaker Point and Namur are located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 597 ft
- Area code
- 920
Questions about Union
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Union, WI a good place to live?
Union has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.