City

Colfax, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dunn County  ·  Wisconsin

👥5,514Population
💰$80,347Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$228,600Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.7%
Asian1.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,445 (40.3%)
Some College295 (8.2%)
Associates455 (12.7%)
Bachelors497 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree869 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College8.2%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,347 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$228,600 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units2,364
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Colfax, WI

Colfax is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dunn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,514 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Colfax is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,347 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Colfax is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colfax is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54730 5,514 $80,347 $228,600 $768 4.7% 38.1% 74.3%