City

Lancaster, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Wisconsin

👥6,139Population
💰$80,946Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$204,900Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,309 (34.3%)
Some College314 (8.2%)
Associates429 (11.2%)
Bachelors776 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree957 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College8.2%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,946 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$204,900 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units2,430
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Lancaster, WI

Lancaster is a city in Wisconsin, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,139 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,946 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $803 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53813 6,139 $80,946 $204,900 $803 1.8% 45.4% 73.9%