City

Blue River, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,470Population
💰$58,198Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$147,000Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.8%)
HS Graduate340 (37.4%)
Some College117 (12.9%)
Associates116 (12.7%)
Bachelors178 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree152 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College12.9%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,198 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$147,000 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units766
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Blue River, WI

Blue River is a city in Wisconsin, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,470 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Blue River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,198 is below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Blue River is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue River is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blue River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53518 1,470 $58,198 $147,000 $855 7.4% 36.3% 89.9%