City

Cross Plains, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dane County  ·  Wisconsin

👥6,282Population
💰$104,068Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$424,800Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.2%
Asian1.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate853 (20.3%)
Some College426 (10.1%)
Associates609 (14.5%)
Bachelors471 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,846 (43.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 20.3%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 43.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad20.3%
Some College10.1%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate43.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,068 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$424,800 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,343/mo
Total Housing Units2,589
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Cross Plains, WI

Cross Plains is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,282 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Cross Plains is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,068 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cross Plains is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $424,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,343 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cross Plains is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.04%).

Cross Plains, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Cross Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53528 6,282 $104,068 $424,800 $1,343 0.9% 55.1% 77.8%