City

Bowler, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Shawano County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,633Population
💰$58,100Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$124,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.1%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 10.5%Race
White53.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.9%
Other10.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate494 (44.8%)
Some College152 (13.8%)
Associates156 (14.2%)
Bachelors123 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree171 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,100 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$124,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units847
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Bowler, WI

Bowler is a city in Wisconsin, located in Shawano County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,633 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Bowler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,100 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bowler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowler is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bowler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54416 1,633 $58,100 $124,100 $550 4.6% 26.7% 82.5%