City

Deforest, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dane County  ·  Wisconsin

👥16,286Population
💰$110,050Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$355,700Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓56.9%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4.2%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic7.2%
Black1.6%
Asian1.8%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads56.9% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,297 (21.7%)
Some College793 (7.5%)
Associates1,438 (13.6%)
Bachelors1,520 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree4,496 (42.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 42.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College7.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate42.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,050 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$355,700 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,381/mo
Total Housing Units6,375
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Deforest, WI

Deforest is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,286 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Deforest is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,050 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Deforest is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $355,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,381 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deforest is well-educated. 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deforest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53532 16,286 $110,050 $355,700 $1,381 1.7% 56.9% 80.7%