City

Spencer, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marathon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,592Population
💰$79,542Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$175,100Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.7%)
HS Graduate905 (43.1%)
Some College222 (10.6%)
Associates345 (16.4%)
Bachelors273 (13%)
Graduate Degree339 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College10.6%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,542 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,100 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$563/mo
Total Housing Units1,462
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Spencer, WI

Spencer is a city in Wisconsin, located in Marathon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,592 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Spencer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,542 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Spencer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $563 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spencer is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spencer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54479 3,592 $79,542 $175,100 $563 1.5% 29.2% 83.0%