City

Phelps, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vilas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,099Population
💰$58,478Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$222,600Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian1.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
6%
18–24
2%
25–44
14%
45–64
40%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
HS Graduate341 (36.5%)
Some College142 (15.2%)
Associates201 (21.5%)
Bachelors92 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree159 (17%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 17%Edu
HS Grad36.5%
Some College15.2%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,478 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$222,600 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units1,279
Vacant Units767

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Phelps, WI

Phelps is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vilas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,099 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Phelps is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,478 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Phelps is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $730 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Phelps is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Phelps
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54554 1,099 $58,478 $222,600 $730 0.9% 26.8% 85.7%