City

Manitowish Waters, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vilas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥954Population
💰$80,607Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂62.0Median Age
🏠$647,500Median Home Value▲ 132% above avg
🎓60.3%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
6%
18–24
1%
25–44
10%
45–64
39%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads60.3% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate107 (12.8%)
Some College56 (6.7%)
Associates168 (20.2%)
Bachelors66 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree436 (52.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 52.3%Edu
HS Grad12.8%
Some College6.7%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate52.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
59%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,607 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$647,500 ▲ 132% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,107/mo
Total Housing Units1,328
Vacant Units813

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Manitowish Waters, WI

Manitowish Waters is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vilas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 954 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62 years.

Economically, Manitowish Waters is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,607 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Manitowish Waters is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $647,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,107 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manitowish Waters is highly educated. 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Manitowish Waters
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54545 954 $80,607 $647,500 $1,107 2.0% 60.3% 76.9%