City

Catawba, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Price County  ·  Wisconsin

👥635Population
💰$55,417Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$108,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓17.1%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads17.1% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate253 (53.5%)
Some College68 (14.4%)
Associates69 (14.6%)
Bachelors54 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree27 (5.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 53.5%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 5.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad53.5%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate5.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,417 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$108,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,200/mo
Total Housing Units389
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Catawba, WI

Catawba is a city in Wisconsin, located in Price County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 635 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Catawba is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,417 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Catawba is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,200 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Catawba is less-educated. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Catawba
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54515 635 $55,417 $108,900 $1,200 7.7% 17.1% 88.9%