City

Blue Mounds, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dane County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,820Population
💰$74,722Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$410,600Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓46.9%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 4.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.1%
Asian4.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads46.9% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate322 (26.5%)
Some College130 (10.7%)
Associates194 (15.9%)
Bachelors142 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree429 (35.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
HS Grad26.5%
Some College10.7%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,722 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$410,600 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,133/mo
Total Housing Units834
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
63%
About Blue Mounds, WI

Blue Mounds is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,820 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Blue Mounds is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,722 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Mounds is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $410,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,133 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue Mounds is well-educated. 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blue Mounds
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53517 1,820 $74,722 $410,600 $1,133 4.8% 46.9% 73.4%