City

Iron Belt, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iron County  ·  Wisconsin

👥158Population
💰$56,000Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$65,400Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.0% Female 38.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White95.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
HS Graduate56 (44.1%)
Some College26 (20.5%)
Associates10 (7.9%)
Bachelors20 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree15 (11.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
HS Grad44.1%
Some College20.5%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,000 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$65,400 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units160
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Iron Belt, WI

Iron Belt is a city in Wisconsin, located in Iron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 158 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Iron Belt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,000 is below the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Iron Belt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iron Belt is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iron Belt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54536 158 $56,000 $65,400 4.3% 27.6% 90.5%