City

Markesan, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Green Lake County  ·  Wisconsin

👥4,308Population
💰$73,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$233,000Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 5.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.7%)
HS Graduate990 (36.1%)
Some College322 (11.8%)
Associates466 (17%)
Bachelors290 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree653 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College11.8%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$233,000 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units2,596
Vacant Units846

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Markesan, WI

Markesan is a city in Wisconsin, located in Green Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,308 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Markesan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,250 is near the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Markesan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Markesan is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Markesan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53946 4,308 $73,250 $233,000 $736 4.0% 34.4% 82.9%