City

Dresser, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,725Population
💰$88,811Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$238,600Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 0.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.6%)
HS Graduate519 (29.1%)
Some College232 (13%)
Associates306 (17.2%)
Bachelors340 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree374 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 13%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College13.0%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,811 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$238,600 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,110/mo
Total Housing Units1,125
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Dresser, WI

Dresser is a city in Wisconsin, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,725 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Dresser is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,811 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dresser is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,110 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dresser is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dresser
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54009 2,725 $88,811 $238,600 $1,110 3.1% 40.1% 86.3%