City

Hancock, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waushara County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,335Population
💰$59,500Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$205,300Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 6.9%Other: 2.3%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic6.9%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.5%)
HS Graduate578 (36.3%)
Some College298 (18.7%)
Associates330 (20.7%)
Bachelors122 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree239 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College18.7%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$205,300 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units1,525
Vacant Units589

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Hancock, WI

Hancock is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waushara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,335 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Hancock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,500 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hancock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hancock is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hancock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54943 2,335 $59,500 $205,300 $683 9.3% 22.7% 84.5%