City

Rice Lake, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Barron County  ·  Wisconsin

👥16,054Population
💰$64,567Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$199,300Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,383 (32.1%)
Some College1,440 (13.6%)
Associates1,304 (12.4%)
Bachelors1,737 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree2,612 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,567 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$199,300 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units7,640
Vacant Units818

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Rice Lake, WI

Rice Lake is a city in Wisconsin, located in Barron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,054 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Rice Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,567 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rice Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rice Lake is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rice Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54868 16,054 $64,567 $199,300 $850 2.7% 41.2% 70.4%