City

Marathon, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marathon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥4,243Population
💰$94,500Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$239,300Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0%Asian: 2.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.0%
Asian2.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,116 (38.5%)
Some College245 (8.5%)
Associates280 (9.7%)
Bachelors456 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree784 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College8.5%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,500 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$239,300 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$757/mo
Total Housing Units1,776
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Marathon, WI

Marathon is a city in Wisconsin, located in Marathon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,243 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Marathon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,500 is above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Marathon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $757 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marathon is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marathon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54448 4,243 $94,500 $239,300 $757 1.7% 42.8% 87.8%