City

Bancroft, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Portage County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,351Population
💰$72,708Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$190,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 21%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic21.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.3%)
HS Graduate382 (44.5%)
Some College82 (9.6%)
Associates115 (13.4%)
Bachelors88 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree180 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College9.6%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,708 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units597
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Bancroft, WI

Bancroft is a city in Wisconsin, located in Portage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,351 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Bancroft is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,708 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bancroft is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bancroft is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bancroft
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54921 1,351 $72,708 $190,700 $763 1.4% 31.2% 90.3%