City

Laona, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Forest County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,516Population
💰$57,083Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$154,000Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 9.5%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.3%
Other9.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
16%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.9%)
HS Graduate350 (38.6%)
Some College147 (16.2%)
Associates106 (11.7%)
Bachelors132 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree163 (18%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College16.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,083 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$154,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units826
Vacant Units281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Laona, WI

Laona is a city in Wisconsin, located in Forest County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,516 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Laona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,083 is below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Laona is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $613 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laona is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Laona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54541 1,516 $57,083 $154,000 $613 2.3% 32.6% 85.7%