City

Oconto, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oconto County  ·  Wisconsin

👥7,401Population
💰$69,485Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$165,500Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (1%)
HS Graduate2,069 (40.2%)
Some College732 (14.2%)
Associates647 (12.6%)
Bachelors873 (17%)
Graduate Degree775 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College14.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,485 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$165,500 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units3,540
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Oconto, WI

Oconto is a city in Wisconsin, located in Oconto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,401 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Oconto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,485 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oconto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oconto is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oconto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54153 7,401 $69,485 $165,500 $810 1.4% 32.0% 72.7%