City

Merrimac, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sauk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,954Population
💰$95,694Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$407,400Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓49.5%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate361 (26.8%)
Some College125 (9.3%)
Associates193 (14.3%)
Bachelors161 (12%)
Graduate Degree505 (37.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 37.5%Edu
HS Grad26.8%
Some College9.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate37.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,694 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$407,400 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,031/mo
Total Housing Units1,159
Vacant Units346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
59%
About Merrimac, WI

Merrimac is a city in Wisconsin, located in Sauk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,954 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Merrimac is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,694 is above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Merrimac is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $407,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,031 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merrimac is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.12%).

Merrimac, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Merrimac
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53561 1,954 $95,694 $407,400 $1,031 3.5% 49.5% 90.4%