City

Platteville, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Wisconsin

👥15,843Population
💰$55,615Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂24.8Median Age
🏠$214,200Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓50.1%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 3.2%Asian: 2%Other: 1.9%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Black3.2%
Asian2.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
34%
25–44
18%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads50.1% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma136 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,727 (24.1%)
Some College554 (7.7%)
Associates1,154 (16.1%)
Bachelors816 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree2,770 (38.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 38.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad24.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate38.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.3%Renter: 48.7%Tenure
Owner51.3%
Renter48.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,615 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$214,200 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo
Total Housing Units6,146
Vacant Units438

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Platteville, WI

Platteville is a city in Wisconsin, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,843 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.8 years.

Economically, Platteville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,615 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Platteville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $887 per month.

The population of Platteville is well-educated. 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Platteville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53818 15,843 $55,615 $214,200 $887 3.1% 50.1% 51.3%