City

Potosi, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,472Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$203,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.4%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate673 (42%)
Some College164 (10.2%)
Associates214 (13.4%)
Bachelors187 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree353 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College10.2%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units1,076
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Potosi, WI

Potosi is a city in Wisconsin, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,472 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Potosi is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Potosi is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Potosi is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Potosi
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53820 2,472 $73,750 $203,600 $786 1.3% 33.7% 82.8%