City

Almena, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Barron County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,662Population
💰$62,917Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$171,200Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic5.4%
Black2.4%
Asian0.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.3%)
HS Graduate397 (39.3%)
Some College166 (16.4%)
Associates149 (14.8%)
Bachelors148 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree137 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College16.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,917 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$171,200 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units790
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Almena, WI

Almena is a city in Wisconsin, located in Barron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,662 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Almena is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,917 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Almena is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Almena is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Almena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54805 1,662 $62,917 $171,200 $664 3.2% 28.2% 78.1%