City

Custer, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Portage County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,235Population
💰$116,941Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$290,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.4%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
37%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads48.4% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
HS Graduate633 (38.5%)
Some College83 (5%)
Associates134 (8.1%)
Bachelors253 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree543 (33%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 5%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 33%Edu
HS Grad38.5%
Some College5.0%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,941 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$290,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units894
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
25%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Custer, WI

Custer is a city in Wisconsin, located in Portage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,235 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Custer is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,941 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Custer is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $290,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Custer is well-educated. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Custer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54423 2,235 $116,941 $290,700 $789 0.6% 48.4% 95.6%