City

Jefferson, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Wisconsin

👥9,901Population
💰$78,058Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$247,200Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 12%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic12.0%
Black1.4%
Asian0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma212 (3%)
HS Graduate2,278 (32.4%)
Some College838 (11.9%)
Associates1,175 (16.7%)
Bachelors882 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,646 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College11.9%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,058 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$247,200 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,035/mo
Total Housing Units4,544
Vacant Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Jefferson, WI

Jefferson is a city in Wisconsin, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,901 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,058 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,035 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53549 9,901 $78,058 $247,200 $1,035 3.6% 36.0% 73.5%