City

Hawkins, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Rusk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥739Population
💰$47,500Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🏠$104,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White98.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate290 (56%)
Some College66 (12.7%)
Associates49 (9.5%)
Bachelors64 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree47 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 56%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad56.0%
Some College12.7%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$104,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units570
Vacant Units216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Hawkins, WI

Hawkins is a city in Wisconsin, located in Rusk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 739 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Hawkins is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,500 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hawkins is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hawkins is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hawkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54530 739 $47,500 $104,000 $703 3.3% 21.4% 89.0%