City

Frederic, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,689Population
💰$69,583Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$211,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.0%
Asian0.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,060 (38.3%)
Some College335 (12.1%)
Associates434 (15.7%)
Bachelors282 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree649 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,583 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$211,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units2,043
Vacant Units470

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Frederic, WI

Frederic is a city in Wisconsin, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,689 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Frederic is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,583 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Frederic is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frederic is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Frederic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54837 3,689 $69,583 $211,500 $902 1.6% 33.6% 84.5%