City

De Soto, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,545Population
💰$78,558Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$184,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
39%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate621 (51.5%)
Some College127 (10.5%)
Associates130 (10.8%)
Bachelors119 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree204 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 51.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad51.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,558 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$184,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units1,027
Vacant Units312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
54%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About De Soto, WI

De Soto is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,545 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, De Soto is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,558 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in De Soto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of De Soto is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in De Soto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54624 1,545 $78,558 $184,000 $778 2.5% 26.8% 89.0%