City

Sheldon, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Rusk County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,830Population
💰$62,847Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$135,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.5%)
HS Graduate560 (54.8%)
Some College122 (11.9%)
Associates104 (10.2%)
Bachelors125 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree85 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 54.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad54.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,847 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$135,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units849
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Sheldon, WI

Sheldon is a city in Wisconsin, located in Rusk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,830 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Sheldon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,847 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sheldon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheldon is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sheldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54766 1,830 $62,847 $135,900 $834 3.4% 20.6% 86.9%