City

Ripon, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Fond du Lac County  ·  Wisconsin

👥10,783Population
💰$65,914Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$182,800Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma112 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,718 (37.3%)
Some College906 (12.4%)
Associates652 (8.9%)
Bachelors968 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree1,932 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College12.4%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,914 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$182,800 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units4,918
Vacant Units293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Ripon, WI

Ripon is a city in Wisconsin, located in Fond du Lac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,783 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Ripon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,914 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ripon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ripon is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ripon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54971 10,783 $65,914 $182,800 $708 2.0% 39.8% 70.0%