County

Richland County, WI

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥13,909Population
💰$61,726Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$181,599Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.1%
Asian1.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma113 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,084 (43.2%)
Some College1,094 (11.6%)
Associates1,125 (11.9%)
Bachelors1,090 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,947 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College11.6%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,726 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$181,598 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units6,961
Vacant Units1,079

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Richland County, WI

Richland County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,909 residents. With a median age of 46.41, it is a mature county.

Richland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,725 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Richland County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $181,598 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $753. Homeownership rates are high at 74.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Richland County are primarily White (91.51%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Richland 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 Richland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
53924 Cazenovia 1,277 $69,063 $208,900 $820 2.6% 33.8%
53540 Gotham 129 $54,167 $112,500 $1,081 18.1% 10.5%
53556 Lone Rock 2,354 $67,188 $176,600 $838 1.6% 27.9%
53581 Richland Center 10,141 $59,630 $180,200 $722 3.0% 33.3%

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