City

Poynette, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Wisconsin

👥5,909Population
💰$95,802Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$285,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (1%)
HS Graduate1,230 (28.9%)
Some College480 (11.3%)
Associates719 (16.9%)
Bachelors618 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree1,164 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,802 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$285,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units2,805
Vacant Units281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Poynette, WI

Poynette is a city in Wisconsin, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,909 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Poynette is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,802 is above the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Poynette is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $791 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poynette is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poynette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53955 5,909 $95,802 $285,100 $791 0.9% 41.9% 83.2%