City

Crandon, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Forest County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,866Population
💰$58,493Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$165,900Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.7%Other: 4.6%Race
White71.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.7%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.6%)
HS Graduate912 (34.1%)
Some College452 (16.9%)
Associates497 (18.6%)
Bachelors401 (15%)
Graduate Degree395 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College16.9%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,493 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$165,900 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$570/mo
Total Housing Units2,948
Vacant Units1,299

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Crandon, WI

Crandon is a city in Wisconsin, located in Forest County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,866 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Crandon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,493 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Crandon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $570 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crandon is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.57%).

Crandon, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Crandon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54520 3,866 $58,493 $165,900 $570 3.0% 29.8% 74.0%