City

Prentice, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Price County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,121Population
💰$52,656Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$127,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.7%
Asian1.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
33%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
HS Graduate388 (47.5%)
Some College118 (14.5%)
Associates110 (13.5%)
Bachelors110 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree90 (11%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 11%Edu
HS Grad47.5%
Some College14.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,656 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$127,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units823
Vacant Units282

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Prentice, WI

Prentice is a city in Wisconsin, located in Price County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,121 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Prentice is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,656 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Prentice is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prentice is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prentice
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54556 1,121 $52,656 $127,600 $721 2.9% 24.5% 81.9%