City

Poplar, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,534Population
💰$80,781Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$221,900Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate277 (27.4%)
Some College150 (14.9%)
Associates177 (17.5%)
Bachelors127 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree277 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,781 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$221,900 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$993/mo
Total Housing Units659
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Poplar, WI

Poplar is a city in Wisconsin, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,534 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Poplar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,781 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Poplar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $993 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poplar is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poplar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54864 1,534 $80,781 $221,900 $993 3.7% 40.0% 96.4%