City

Brule, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥782Population
💰$79,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$235,900Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate214 (34.5%)
Some College91 (14.7%)
Associates91 (14.7%)
Bachelors69 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree153 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College14.7%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$235,900 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units520
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Brule, WI

Brule is a city in Wisconsin, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 782 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Brule is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,500 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brule is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brule is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.56%).

Brule, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Brule
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54820 782 $79,500 $235,900 $864 2.2% 35.8% 86.8%