City

Elcho, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Langlade County  ·  Wisconsin

👥953Population
💰$49,407Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂59.6Median Age
🏠$178,400Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.6%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White98.6%
Hispanic0.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
26%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.6%)
HS Graduate360 (50.6%)
Some College65 (9.1%)
Associates101 (14.2%)
Bachelors68 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree113 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad50.6%
Some College9.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,407 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$178,400 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units1,196
Vacant Units750

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Elcho, WI

Elcho is a city in Wisconsin, located in Langlade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 953 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.6 years.

Economically, Elcho is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,407 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elcho is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $632 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elcho is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.64%).

Elcho, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Elcho
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54428 953 $49,407 $178,400 $632 2.7% 25.5% 85.0%