City

Ontario, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,225Population
💰$58,833Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$198,000Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 4.4%Other: 1.2%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic4.4%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate223 (35.2%)
Some College99 (15.6%)
Associates94 (14.8%)
Bachelors72 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree146 (23%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 23%Edu
HS Grad35.2%
Some College15.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,833 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$198,000 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$671/mo
Total Housing Units574
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Ontario, WI

Ontario is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,225 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Ontario is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,833 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ontario is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $671 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ontario is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ontario
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54651 1,225 $58,833 $198,000 $671 3.1% 34.4% 80.8%