City

Benton, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,230Population
💰$67,813Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$152,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic7.7%
Black0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate328 (40.4%)
Some College68 (8.4%)
Associates153 (18.9%)
Bachelors101 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree156 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College8.4%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,813 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$152,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units518
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Benton, WI

Benton is a city in Wisconsin, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,230 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Benton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,813 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Benton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Benton is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Benton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53803 1,230 $67,813 $152,200 $1,025 3.5% 31.7% 80.6%