City

Adams, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,618Population
💰$46,780Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$117,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.1%Asian: 2.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.1%
Asian2.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.3%)
HS Graduate931 (40%)
Some College568 (24.4%)
Associates275 (11.8%)
Bachelors191 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree331 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 24.4%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College24.4%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,780 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$117,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units1,820
Vacant Units363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Adams, WI

Adams is a city in Wisconsin, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,618 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Adams is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,780 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Adams is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adams is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.5%).

Adams, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Adams
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53910 3,618 $46,780 $117,900 $732 8.7% 22.4% 69.1%