City

Glidden, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashland County  ·  Wisconsin

👥958Population
💰$49,718Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂55.7Median Age
🏠$119,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.8%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.5%
Asian0.8%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate307 (43.4%)
Some College88 (12.4%)
Associates94 (13.3%)
Bachelors76 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree140 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,718 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$119,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$545/mo
Total Housing Units989
Vacant Units508

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Glidden, WI

Glidden is a city in Wisconsin, located in Ashland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 958 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.7 years.

Economically, Glidden is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,718 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Glidden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $545 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glidden is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glidden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54527 958 $49,718 $119,100 $545 3.2% 30.5% 87.1%