City

Edgar, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marathon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥4,359Population
💰$78,380Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$204,700Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,336 (47.8%)
Some College226 (8.1%)
Associates393 (14.1%)
Bachelors359 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree470 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.8%
Some College8.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,380 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$204,700 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units1,785
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Edgar, WI

Edgar is a city in Wisconsin, located in Marathon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,359 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Edgar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,380 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Edgar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edgar is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Edgar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54426 4,359 $78,380 $204,700 $743 3.4% 29.6% 85.6%