County

Adams County, WI

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥11,337Population
💰$47,810Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$144,870Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 1%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Black1.0%
Asian2.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma89 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,455 (43.2%)
Some College1,605 (20.1%)
Associates1,040 (13%)
Bachelors682 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,124 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College20.1%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,810 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$144,870 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units9,505
Vacant Units4,279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Adams County, WI

Adams County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,337 residents. With a median age of 54.28, it is a mature county.

Adams County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,809 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Adams County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $144,870 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $775. Homeownership rates are high at 81.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Adams County are primarily White (89.49%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Adams County, WI is a working-class area in Wisconsin. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Adams County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
53910 Adams 3,618 $46,780 $117,900 $732 8.7% 22.4%
54613 Arkdale 2,141 $48,672 $162,800 $672 6.7% 24.2%
53934 Friendship 4,404 $46,563 $166,700 $832 3.2% 22.7%
53936 Grand Marsh 1,174 $54,087 $113,400 $888 1.2% 19.5%

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