City

Nelson, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Buffalo County  ·  Wisconsin

👥920Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$196,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2%Other: 3.7%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
15%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.9%)
HS Graduate272 (39.3%)
Some College83 (12%)
Associates77 (11.1%)
Bachelors85 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree169 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 12%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College12.0%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$196,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units478
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Nelson, WI

Nelson is a city in Wisconsin, located in Buffalo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 920 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Nelson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nelson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nelson is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nelson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54756 920 $71,250 $196,100 $781 3.2% 36.7% 79.9%