City

Fairwater, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Fond du Lac County  ·  Wisconsin

👥368Population
💰$81,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$130,200Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 1.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic9.5%
Black1.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
28%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (2%)
HS Graduate82 (41.8%)
Some College18 (9.2%)
Associates35 (17.9%)
Bachelors30 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree27 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College9.2%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$130,200 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,100/mo
Total Housing Units144
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
69%
About Fairwater, WI

Fairwater is a city in Wisconsin, located in Fond du Lac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 368 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Fairwater is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,667 is near the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairwater is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,100 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairwater is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53931 368 $81,667 $130,200 $1,100 2.1% 29.1% 82.6%