City

Butternut, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashland County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,810Population
💰$73,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$158,700Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate591 (42.1%)
Some College151 (10.8%)
Associates147 (10.5%)
Bachelors208 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree298 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College10.8%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$158,700 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units1,556
Vacant Units741

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Butternut, WI

Butternut is a city in Wisconsin, located in Ashland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,810 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Butternut is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,875 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Butternut is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Butternut is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Butternut
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54514 1,810 $73,875 $158,700 $633 3.2% 36.1% 84.4%