City

Fountain City, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Buffalo County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,546Population
💰$75,563Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$209,400Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate610 (33.8%)
Some College160 (8.9%)
Associates281 (15.6%)
Bachelors269 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree479 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College8.9%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,563 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$209,400 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units1,239
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Fountain City, WI

Fountain City is a city in Wisconsin, located in Buffalo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,546 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Fountain City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,563 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fountain City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fountain City is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fountain City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54629 2,546 $75,563 $209,400 $864 3.0% 41.5% 83.4%