City

Amherst Junction, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Portage County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,338Population
💰$95,682Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$306,500Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓47.8%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 0.7%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian1.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads47.8% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate274 (29%)
Some College96 (10.2%)
Associates120 (12.7%)
Bachelors128 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree323 (34.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College10.2%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,682 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$306,500 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units649
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Amherst Junction, WI

Amherst Junction is a city in Wisconsin, located in Portage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,338 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Amherst Junction is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,682 is above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Amherst Junction is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $306,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Amherst Junction is well-educated. 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.86%).

Amherst Junction, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Amherst Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54407 1,338 $95,682 $306,500 $1,011 1.5% 47.8% 90.6%