City

Barron, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Barron County  ·  Wisconsin

👥6,078Population
💰$63,882Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$163,500Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 5.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic7.2%
Black5.8%
Asian0.7%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma108 (2.9%)
HS Graduate1,333 (36.2%)
Some College603 (16.4%)
Associates299 (8.1%)
Bachelors642 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree700 (19%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College16.4%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,882 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$163,500 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units2,455
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Barron, WI

Barron is a city in Wisconsin, located in Barron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,078 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Barron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,882 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Barron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $908 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barron is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54812 6,078 $63,882 $163,500 $908 5.9% 36.4% 73.4%