City

Plain, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sauk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,305Population
💰$88,750Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$247,800Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.9%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0.8%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate343 (38.7%)
Some College74 (8.4%)
Associates126 (14.2%)
Bachelors107 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree236 (26.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
HS Grad38.7%
Some College8.4%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,750 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$247,800 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$970/mo
Total Housing Units571
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Plain, WI

Plain is a city in Wisconsin, located in Sauk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,305 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Plain is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,750 is above the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Plain is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $970 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plain is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.33%).

Plain, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Plain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53577 1,305 $88,750 $247,800 $970 1.6% 38.7% 74.6%