City

Caroline, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Shawano County  ·  Wisconsin

👥536Population
💰$72,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$193,800Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.4% Female 58.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 8.2%Asian: 2.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian2.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
24%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate176 (53.5%)
Some College39 (11.9%)
Associates34 (10.3%)
Bachelors16 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree63 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 53.5%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad53.5%
Some College11.9%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.4%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,800 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units187
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Caroline, WI

Caroline is a city in Wisconsin, located in Shawano County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 536 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Caroline is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,375 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Caroline is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Caroline is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Caroline
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54928 536 $72,375 $193,800 1.0% 24.0% 96.6%