City

Hertel, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Burnett County  ·  Wisconsin

👥122Population
💰$45,000Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
41%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty38.5% ▲ 285% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (7.1%)
HS Graduate41 (48.2%)
Some College8 (9.4%)
Associates11 (12.9%)
Bachelors15 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree4 (4.7%)

Education

No HS: 7.1%HS Grad: 48.2%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 4.7%Edu
No HS7.1%
HS Grad48.2%
Some College9.4%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate4.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units73
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Hertel, WI

Hertel is a city in Wisconsin, located in Burnett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 122 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Hertel is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,000 is below the national average. Approximately 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hertel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hertel is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hertel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54845 122 $45,000 $112,500 6.4% 22.4% 87.0%