City

Baraboo, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sauk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥21,342Population
💰$73,856Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$214,500Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma160 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,199 (28.5%)
Some College1,757 (11.9%)
Associates2,451 (16.7%)
Bachelors2,308 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree3,845 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College11.9%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,856 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,500 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$951/mo
Total Housing Units10,444
Vacant Units793

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Baraboo, WI

Baraboo is a city in Wisconsin, located in Sauk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,342 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Baraboo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,856 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Baraboo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $951 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baraboo is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baraboo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53913 21,342 $73,856 $214,500 $951 3.0% 41.8% 69.4%