City

Black Earth, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dane County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,635Population
💰$90,250Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$336,400Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 3.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate707 (36.2%)
Some College163 (8.3%)
Associates232 (11.9%)
Bachelors207 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree639 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College8.3%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,250 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$336,400 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$988/mo
Total Housing Units1,114
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Black Earth, WI

Black Earth is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,635 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Black Earth is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,250 is above the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Black Earth is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $336,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $988 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black Earth is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.75%).

Black Earth, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Black Earth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53515 2,635 $90,250 $336,400 $988 4.5% 43.3% 87.5%