City

Stoughton, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dane County  ·  Wisconsin

👥19,684Population
💰$93,509Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$318,300Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.1%
Asian0.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma126 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,040 (22.6%)
Some College1,385 (10.3%)
Associates1,864 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,616 (12%)
Graduate Degree5,418 (40.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 40.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate40.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,509 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$318,300 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,150/mo
Total Housing Units9,014
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Stoughton, WI

Stoughton is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,684 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Stoughton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,509 is above the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stoughton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $318,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,150 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stoughton is well-educated. 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stoughton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53589 19,684 $93,509 $318,300 $1,150 1.5% 52.3% 76.2%