City

Colby, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,724Population
💰$59,738Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$178,800Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 15.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian0.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,041 (53.6%)
Some College208 (10.7%)
Associates188 (9.7%)
Bachelors182 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree313 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 53.6%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad53.6%
Some College10.7%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,738 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$178,800 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$820/mo
Total Housing Units1,291
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Colby, WI

Colby is a city in Wisconsin, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,724 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Colby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,738 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Colby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $820 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colby is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54421 3,724 $59,738 $178,800 $820 1.5% 25.5% 70.8%