City

Marengo, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashland County  ·  Wisconsin

👥896Population
💰$57,250Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$191,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.8%)
HS Graduate202 (40.3%)
Some College32 (6.4%)
Associates49 (9.8%)
Bachelors110 (22%)
Graduate Degree104 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College6.4%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,250 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$191,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$745/mo
Total Housing Units374
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Marengo, WI

Marengo is a city in Wisconsin, located in Ashland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 896 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.

Economically, Marengo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,250 is below the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Marengo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $745 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marengo is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marengo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54855 896 $57,250 $191,400 $745 7.8% 42.7% 87.5%