City

Port Wing, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bayfield County  ·  Wisconsin

👥492Population
💰$62,500Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂57.3Median Age
🏠$169,200Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓50.6%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.2%Other: 4.9%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.2%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads50.6% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
HS Graduate90 (22.6%)
Some College47 (11.8%)
Associates60 (15%)
Bachelors23 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree179 (44.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 44.9%Edu
HS Grad22.6%
Some College11.8%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate44.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,500 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$169,200 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units526
Vacant Units272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Port Wing, WI

Port Wing is a city in Wisconsin, located in Bayfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 492 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.3 years.

Economically, Port Wing is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,500 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Port Wing is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Wing is well-educated. 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Wing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54865 492 $62,500 $169,200 1.4% 50.6% 86.6%