City

Mellen, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Ashland County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,133Population
💰$66,667Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$133,500Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.9%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate340 (40.9%)
Some College107 (12.9%)
Associates123 (14.8%)
Bachelors107 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree153 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,667 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$133,500 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units787
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Mellen, WI

Mellen is a city in Wisconsin, located in Ashland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,133 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Mellen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,667 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mellen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $608 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mellen is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mellen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54546 1,133 $66,667 $133,500 $608 1.4% 31.3% 87.7%