City

Medford, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  Wisconsin

👥11,051Population
💰$63,882Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$198,500Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma92 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,110 (42%)
Some College885 (12%)
Associates899 (12.2%)
Bachelors921 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,489 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 12%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,882 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$198,500 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units5,088
Vacant Units573

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Medford, WI

Medford is a city in Wisconsin, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,051 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Medford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,882 is below the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Medford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Medford is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Medford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54451 11,051 $63,882 $198,500 $815 2.4% 32.6% 74.8%