City

Avoca, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iowa County  ·  Wisconsin

👥989Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$145,200Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 3.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black3.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (2%)
HS Graduate278 (42.3%)
Some College73 (11.1%)
Associates97 (14.8%)
Bachelors99 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree97 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College11.1%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$145,200 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units543
Vacant Units149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
64%
About Avoca, WI

Avoca is a city in Wisconsin, located in Iowa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 989 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Avoca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Avoca is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Avoca is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Avoca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53506 989 $57,500 $145,200 $814 0.2% 29.8% 83.3%