City

Alma, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Buffalo County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,544Population
💰$61,563Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$195,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 5.4%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian0.8%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.8%)
HS Graduate387 (34.4%)
Some College92 (8.2%)
Associates157 (14%)
Bachelors144 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree335 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College8.2%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,563 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$195,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units918
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Alma, WI

Alma is a city in Wisconsin, located in Buffalo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,544 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Alma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,563 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54610 1,544 $61,563 $195,100 $776 1.6% 42.6% 74.2%