City

Port Edwards, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wood County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,830Population
💰$74,688Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$143,900Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓42.3%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 9.9%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.4%
Asian1.9%
Other9.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads42.3% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate349 (30.7%)
Some College117 (10.3%)
Associates183 (16.1%)
Bachelors201 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree279 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College10.3%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,688 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$143,900 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units742
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Port Edwards, WI

Port Edwards is a city in Wisconsin, located in Wood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,830 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Port Edwards is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,688 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Port Edwards is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Edwards is well-educated. 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Edwards
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54469 1,830 $74,688 $143,900 $877 1.2% 42.3% 78.2%