Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.6% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 141 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,250 (44.6%) |
| Some College | 1,438 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 1,339 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,381 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,223 (18.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,763 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,904 ▼ 33% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $773/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,541 |
| Vacant Units | 1,337 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Taylor County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,836 residents. With a median age of 45.03, it is a mature county.
Taylor County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,762 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Taylor County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $187,904 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $772. Homeownership rates are high at 78.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Taylor County are primarily White (94.23%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Taylor County, WI is a solidly middle-class area in Wisconsin. The 8 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54433 | Gilman | 1,791 | $62,500 | $175,000 | $692 | 3.6% | 28.7% |
| 54447 | Lublin | 479 | $60,208 | $161,900 | $850 | 2.2% | 21.6% |
| 54451 | Medford | 11,051 | $63,882 | $198,500 | $815 | 2.4% | 32.6% |
| 54470 | Rib Lake | 2,076 | $59,430 | $160,200 | $697 | 1.5% | 27.9% |
| 54480 | Stetsonville | 1,445 | $57,250 | $169,500 | $767 | 3.2% | 25.1% |
| 54490 | Westboro | 994 | $67,000 | $190,500 | $575 | 7.9% | 29.0% |