City

Monroe, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Green County  ·  Wisconsin

👥14,772Population
💰$71,801Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$203,700Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic6.3%
Black1.0%
Asian0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma222 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,037 (30.3%)
Some College1,586 (15.8%)
Associates1,286 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,253 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree2,644 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College15.8%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,801 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,700 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$849/mo
Total Housing Units6,810
Vacant Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Monroe, WI

Monroe is a city in Wisconsin, located in Green County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,772 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Monroe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,801 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $849 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53566 14,772 $71,801 $203,700 $849 3.4% 38.9% 68.2%