City

Chetek, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Barron County  ·  Wisconsin

👥5,631Population
💰$71,538Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$214,200Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,333 (31.4%)
Some College602 (14.2%)
Associates654 (15.4%)
Bachelors691 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree942 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College14.2%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,538 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,200 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$897/mo
Total Housing Units3,491
Vacant Units1,079

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Chetek, WI

Chetek is a city in Wisconsin, located in Barron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,631 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Chetek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,538 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chetek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $897 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chetek is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chetek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54728 5,631 $71,538 $214,200 $897 2.4% 38.4% 86.2%