City

Rhinelander, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oneida County  ·  Wisconsin

👥21,096Population
💰$68,602Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$194,900Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.2%)
HS Graduate4,370 (28.8%)
Some College1,908 (12.6%)
Associates2,734 (18%)
Bachelors2,173 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree3,971 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College12.6%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,602 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$194,900 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units12,754
Vacant Units3,781

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Rhinelander, WI

Rhinelander is a city in Wisconsin, located in Oneida County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,096 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Rhinelander is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,602 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rhinelander is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rhinelander is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rhinelander
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54501 21,096 $68,602 $194,900 $831 2.4% 40.5% 83.0%