City

Ashland, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashland County  ·  Wisconsin

👥11,708Population
💰$59,556Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$172,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 5.3%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma74 (1%)
HS Graduate2,321 (29.8%)
Some College890 (11.4%)
Associates1,350 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,240 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree1,907 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College11.4%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,556 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$172,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$709/mo
Total Housing Units5,599
Vacant Units660

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Ashland, WI

Ashland is a city in Wisconsin, located in Ashland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,708 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Ashland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,556 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ashland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $709 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashland is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54806 11,708 $59,556 $172,900 $709 5.1% 40.4% 69.4%