County

Lincoln County, WI

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥32,196Population
💰$69,921Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$186,925Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma207 (0.9%)
HS Graduate8,955 (38.7%)
Some College2,790 (12.1%)
Associates3,090 (13.4%)
Bachelors3,219 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree4,870 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College12.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,921 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$186,925 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units18,701
Vacant Units4,536

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Lincoln County, WI

Lincoln County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 32,196 residents. With a median age of 49.68, it is a mature county.

Lincoln County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,921 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.8% is near the national average.

Housing in Lincoln County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $186,925 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $730. Homeownership rates are high at 80.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are primarily White (93.49%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lincoln County, WI is a solidly middle-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 Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
54435 Gleason 1,977 $82,440 $211,400 $706 2.3% 37.2%
54442 Irma 1,530 $65,000 $223,700 $936 2.6% 36.6%
54452 Merrill 18,949 $65,522 $162,500 $777 3.1% 33.5%
54487 Tomahawk 9,740 $76,712 $223,700 $612 4.0% 37.1%

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