City

Alma Center, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,301Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$159,500Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 6.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate449 (52.4%)
Some College76 (8.9%)
Associates79 (9.2%)
Bachelors96 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree152 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 52.4%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad52.4%
Some College8.9%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$159,500 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units551
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Alma Center, WI

Alma Center is a city in Wisconsin, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,301 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Alma Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Alma Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma Center is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alma Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54611 1,301 $71,250 $159,500 $890 8.1% 28.9% 79.9%