City

Mauston, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Juneau County  ·  Wisconsin

👥8,221Population
💰$58,534Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Black2.5%
Asian0.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,191 (38.2%)
Some College938 (16.4%)
Associates826 (14.4%)
Bachelors627 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,114 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College16.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,534 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units4,135
Vacant Units701

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Mauston, WI

Mauston is a city in Wisconsin, located in Juneau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,221 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Mauston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,534 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mauston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mauston is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mauston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53948 8,221 $58,534 $167,000 $842 2.7% 30.4% 73.3%