City

South Wayne, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,278Population
💰$78,594Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$165,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.7% Female 43.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 3%Other: 1%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Black3.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (2.6%)
HS Graduate376 (46.8%)
Some College90 (11.2%)
Associates90 (11.2%)
Bachelors96 (12%)
Graduate Degree130 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College11.2%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,594 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$165,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units527
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About South Wayne, WI

South Wayne is a city in Wisconsin, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,278 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, South Wayne is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,594 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Wayne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Wayne is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.25%).

South Wayne, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in South Wayne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53587 1,278 $78,594 $165,300 $756 3.0% 28.1% 80.3%