City

Nelsonville, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Portage County  ·  Wisconsin

👥135Population
💰$65,250Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂28.8Median Age
🏠$139,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓51.5%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
18%
25–44
20%
45–64
18%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads51.5% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate15 (22.1%)
Some College9 (13.2%)
Associates9 (13.2%)
Bachelors7 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree28 (41.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 41.2%Edu
HS Grad22.1%
Some College13.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate41.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,250 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$139,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units59
Vacant Units4

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
51%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
78%
About Nelsonville, WI

Nelsonville is a city in Wisconsin, located in Portage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 135 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.8 years.

Economically, Nelsonville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nelsonville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nelsonville is well-educated. 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nelsonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54458 135 $65,250 $139,600 $875 2.4% 51.5% 78.2%