City

Cushing, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥823Population
💰$76,719Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$203,500Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.7% Female 57.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White96.0%
Asian0.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate241 (40.8%)
Some College119 (20.2%)
Associates70 (11.9%)
Bachelors81 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree79 (13.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
HS Grad40.8%
Some College20.2%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,719 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,500 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units440
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
64%
About Cushing, WI

Cushing is a city in Wisconsin, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 823 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Cushing is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,719 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cushing is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cushing is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cushing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54006 823 $76,719 $203,500 $650 1.7% 27.1% 89.2%