City

Colgate, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Wisconsin

👥5,284Population
💰$160,145Median HH Income▲ 110% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$477,300Median Home Value▲ 71% above avg
🎓63.3%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.3%
Asian1.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty1.1% ▼ 89% below avg
College Grads63.3% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate600 (16.2%)
Some College293 (7.9%)
Associates463 (12.5%)
Bachelors276 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree2,068 (55.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.2%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 55.9%Edu
HS Grad16.2%
Some College7.9%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate55.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.8%Renter: 2.2%Tenure
Owner97.8%
Renter2.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$160,145 ▲ 110% above avg
Median Home Value$477,300 ▲ 71% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,909

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
27%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Colgate, WI

Colgate is a city in Wisconsin, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,284 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Colgate is a affluent community. The median household income of $160,145 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Colgate is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $477,300, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colgate is highly educated. 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colgate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53017 5,284 $160,145 $477,300 3.2% 63.3% 97.8%