City

Shullsburg, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,336Population
💰$65,658Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$149,900Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 11.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic11.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.1%)
HS Graduate653 (46.1%)
Some College107 (7.6%)
Associates194 (13.7%)
Bachelors178 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree270 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College7.6%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,658 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$149,900 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$977/mo
Total Housing Units968
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Shullsburg, WI

Shullsburg is a city in Wisconsin, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,336 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Shullsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,658 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shullsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $977 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shullsburg is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shullsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53586 2,336 $65,658 $149,900 $977 3.9% 31.6% 78.0%