City

Prairie Farm, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Barron County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,218Population
💰$62,292Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$172,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate362 (44.5%)
Some College112 (13.8%)
Associates109 (13.4%)
Bachelors122 (15%)
Graduate Degree108 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College13.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,292 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$172,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units585
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Prairie Farm, WI

Prairie Farm is a city in Wisconsin, located in Barron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,218 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Prairie Farm is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,292 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prairie Farm is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prairie Farm is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prairie Farm
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54762 1,218 $62,292 $172,600 $731 0.5% 28.3% 81.0%