City

Nekoosa, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wood County  ·  Wisconsin

👥8,262Population
💰$72,005Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$169,500Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.3%
Asian1.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (1%)
HS Graduate2,449 (40%)
Some College681 (11.1%)
Associates782 (12.8%)
Bachelors778 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree1,370 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College11.1%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,005 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$169,500 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units5,594
Vacant Units1,782

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Nekoosa, WI

Nekoosa is a city in Wisconsin, located in Wood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,262 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Nekoosa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,005 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nekoosa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nekoosa is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nekoosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54457 8,262 $72,005 $169,500 $718 4.5% 35.1% 86.5%