City

Sarona, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washburn County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,701Population
💰$64,097Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$275,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate467 (35.2%)
Some College106 (8%)
Associates209 (15.8%)
Bachelors186 (14%)
Graduate Degree355 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College8.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,097 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$275,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,148/mo
Total Housing Units1,438
Vacant Units653

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Sarona, WI

Sarona is a city in Wisconsin, located in Washburn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,701 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Sarona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,097 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sarona is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,148 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sarona is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sarona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54870 1,701 $64,097 $275,700 $1,148 3.8% 40.8% 93.4%