City

Merrill, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Wisconsin

👥18,949Population
💰$65,522Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma117 (0.9%)
HS Graduate5,460 (40.6%)
Some College1,677 (12.5%)
Associates1,700 (12.6%)
Bachelors1,870 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree2,631 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College12.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,522 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units9,181
Vacant Units814

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Merrill, WI

Merrill is a city in Wisconsin, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,949 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Merrill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,522 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Merrill is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merrill is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Merrill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54452 18,949 $65,522 $162,500 $777 3.1% 33.5% 76.5%