City

Prairie Du Chien, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Wisconsin

👥7,711Population
💰$59,476Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.7%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,365 (43%)
Some College673 (12.2%)
Associates594 (10.8%)
Bachelors809 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree1,015 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College12.2%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,476 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units3,899
Vacant Units745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Prairie Du Chien, WI

Prairie Du Chien is a city in Wisconsin, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,711 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Prairie Du Chien is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,476 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prairie Du Chien is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prairie Du Chien is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.63%).

Prairie Du Chien, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Prairie Du Chien
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53821 7,711 $59,476 $162,500 $842 1.9% 33.1% 69.4%