City

Spooner, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washburn County  ·  Wisconsin

👥6,122Population
💰$58,591Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂54.6Median Age
🏠$198,500Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,580 (34.6%)
Some College587 (12.9%)
Associates651 (14.3%)
Bachelors554 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,140 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,591 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$198,500 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$812/mo
Total Housing Units4,828
Vacant Units1,952

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Spooner, WI

Spooner is a city in Wisconsin, located in Washburn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,122 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.6 years.

Economically, Spooner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,591 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Spooner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $812 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spooner is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spooner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54801 6,122 $58,591 $198,500 $812 5.0% 37.1% 74.2%