City

Cornell, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,820Population
💰$64,886Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$173,300Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.3%)
HS Graduate768 (43.2%)
Some College273 (15.4%)
Associates245 (13.8%)
Bachelors263 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree206 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College15.4%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,886 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$173,300 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units1,243
Vacant Units178

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Cornell, WI

Cornell is a city in Wisconsin, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,820 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Cornell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,886 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cornell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cornell is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cornell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54732 2,820 $64,886 $173,300 $800 1.9% 26.4% 83.6%