City

Boulder Junction, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vilas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,466Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$280,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 2%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic1.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
HS Graduate389 (36.1%)
Some College90 (8.3%)
Associates168 (15.6%)
Bachelors128 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree304 (28.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
HS Grad36.1%
Some College8.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$280,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$924/mo
Total Housing Units1,394
Vacant Units745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Boulder Junction, WI

Boulder Junction is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vilas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,466 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Boulder Junction is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Boulder Junction is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $280,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $924 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boulder Junction is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boulder Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54512 1,466 $71,875 $280,700 $924 1.7% 40.0% 75.0%