City

Ladysmith, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Rusk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥5,866Population
💰$55,328Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$138,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.6%
Asian0.5%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,894 (45.1%)
Some College484 (11.5%)
Associates508 (12.1%)
Bachelors485 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree808 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College11.5%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,328 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$138,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units3,132
Vacant Units444

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Ladysmith, WI

Ladysmith is a city in Wisconsin, located in Rusk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,866 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Ladysmith is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,328 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ladysmith is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ladysmith is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ladysmith
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54848 5,866 $55,328 $138,100 $828 5.5% 30.8% 67.2%