City

Hawthorne, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥261Population
💰$93,333Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$196,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓61.0%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊14.6%Unemployment▲ 198% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
22%
5–17
22%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads61.0% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment14.6% ▲ 198% above avg
HS Graduate24 (17.6%)
Some College5 (3.7%)
Associates24 (17.6%)
Bachelors53 (39%)
Graduate Degree30 (22.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 39%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
HS Grad17.6%
Some College3.7%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors39.0%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
35%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,333 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$196,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units86
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Hawthorne, WI

Hawthorne is a city in Wisconsin, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 261 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Hawthorne is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,333 is above the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hawthorne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hawthorne is highly educated. 61.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.62%).

Hawthorne, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Hawthorne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54842 261 $93,333 $196,300 $825 14.6% 61.0% 90.8%