County

Florence County, WI

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥4,007Population
💰$55,685Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$174,844Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.6%Other: 4.5%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.6%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,074 (36.1%)
Some College349 (11.7%)
Associates498 (16.7%)
Bachelors323 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree728 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,685 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$174,843 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$923/mo
Total Housing Units4,881
Vacant Units3,040

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Florence County, WI

Florence County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,007 residents. With a median age of 55.51, it is an older county.

Florence County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,684 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Florence County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,843 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $923. Homeownership rates are high at 89.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Florence County are primarily White (93.74%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Florence County, WI is a solidly middle-class area in Wisconsin. The 3 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 Florence County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
54120 Fence 179 $50,000 $200,000 0.0% 30.6%
54121 Florence 3,213 $57,927 $176,800 $923 6.4% 37.7%
54542 Long Lake 615 $45,625 $157,300 0.0% 24.0%