City

Bruce, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Rusk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,584Population
💰$56,026Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$154,000Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic5.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.8%)
HS Graduate667 (40.7%)
Some College253 (15.4%)
Associates261 (15.9%)
Bachelors261 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree183 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,026 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$154,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units1,454
Vacant Units398

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Bruce, WI

Bruce is a city in Wisconsin, located in Rusk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,584 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Bruce is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,026 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bruce is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bruce is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bruce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54819 2,584 $56,026 $154,000 $719 4.0% 27.1% 78.8%