City

Black River Falls, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Wisconsin

👥11,054Population
💰$63,391Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$190,200Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.2%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black2.6%
Asian0.6%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma90 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,159 (40.8%)
Some College1,347 (17.4%)
Associates1,071 (13.8%)
Bachelors840 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,228 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College17.4%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,391 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$190,200 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units4,913
Vacant Units526

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Black River Falls, WI

Black River Falls is a city in Wisconsin, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,054 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Black River Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,391 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Black River Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black River Falls is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.64%).

Black River Falls, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Black River Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54615 11,054 $63,391 $190,200 $782 5.3% 26.7% 71.8%