County

Douglas County, WI

11 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥44,805Population
💰$71,790Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$191,375Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.3%
Asian1.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma161 (0.5%)
HS Graduate8,624 (27.8%)
Some College3,999 (12.9%)
Associates4,725 (15.2%)
Bachelors4,750 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree8,814 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,790 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$191,374 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$905/mo
Total Housing Units24,000
Vacant Units4,785

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Douglas County, WI

Douglas County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 44,805 residents. With a median age of 43.12, it is a middle-aged county.

Douglas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,789 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Douglas County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $191,374 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $905. Homeownership rates are high at 72.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Douglas County are primarily White (90.33%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Douglas County, WI is a solidly middle-class area in Wisconsin. The 11 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 Douglas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
54820 Brule 782 $79,500 $235,900 $864 2.2% 35.8%
54836 Foxboro 933 $80,469 $195,600 $1,263 1.6% 38.1%
54838 Gordon 1,302 $75,000 $235,700 $917 2.1% 41.6%
54842 Hawthorne 261 $93,333 $196,300 $825 14.6% 61.0%
54849 Lake Nebagamon 1,826 $77,353 $254,200 $838 2.5% 55.3%
54854 Maple 907 $81,500 $182,900 $694 3.9% 45.9%
54864 Poplar 1,534 $80,781 $221,900 $993 3.7% 40.0%
54873 Solon Springs 3,236 $85,909 $232,800 $836 4.0% 43.8%
54874 South Range 3,813 $83,350 $206,500 $966 3.9% 40.1%
54880 Superior 30,211 $66,942 $176,700 $901 3.4% 43.8%