City

Cable, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bayfield County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,512Population
💰$58,352Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂59.2Median Age
🏠$274,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.6%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate330 (27.3%)
Some College81 (6.7%)
Associates199 (16.4%)
Bachelors161 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree436 (36%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 36%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College6.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,352 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$274,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units1,766
Vacant Units1,045

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Cable, WI

Cable is a city in Wisconsin, located in Bayfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,512 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.2 years.

Economically, Cable is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,352 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cable is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cable is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cable
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54821 1,512 $58,352 $274,200 $831 1.5% 49.3% 86.1%