City

Clear Lake, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,222Population
💰$82,500Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$241,500Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 5.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian0.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.6%)
HS Graduate813 (39%)
Some College287 (13.8%)
Associates260 (12.5%)
Bachelors289 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree420 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College13.8%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,500 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$241,500 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units1,320
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Clear Lake, WI

Clear Lake is a city in Wisconsin, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,222 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Clear Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,500 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clear Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clear Lake is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.54%).

Clear Lake, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Clear Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54005 3,222 $82,500 $241,500 $943 2.9% 34.1% 82.8%