City

Mason, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bayfield County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,585Population
💰$69,091Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$182,700Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.6%)
HS Graduate384 (34.2%)
Some College111 (9.9%)
Associates133 (11.8%)
Bachelors183 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree306 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College9.9%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,091 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$182,700 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,113/mo
Total Housing Units1,038
Vacant Units380

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Mason, WI

Mason is a city in Wisconsin, located in Bayfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,585 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Mason is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,091 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mason is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,113 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mason is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mason
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54856 1,585 $69,091 $182,700 $1,113 1.3% 43.5% 93.0%