City

Columbus, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Wisconsin

👥8,956Population
💰$86,667Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$258,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.6%
Asian1.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,721 (28.3%)
Some College750 (12.3%)
Associates979 (16.1%)
Bachelors781 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree1,805 (29.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 29.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College12.3%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate29.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,667 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$258,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units3,766
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
66%
About Columbus, WI

Columbus is a city in Wisconsin, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,956 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Columbus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,667 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $852 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53925 8,956 $86,667 $258,400 $852 1.8% 42.5% 74.0%