City

Stratford, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Marathon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥5,543Population
💰$69,341Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$233,700Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.5%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,511 (40%)
Some College324 (8.6%)
Associates456 (12.1%)
Bachelors740 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree721 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College8.6%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,341 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$233,700 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$953/mo
Total Housing Units2,529
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Stratford, WI

Stratford is a city in Wisconsin, located in Marathon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,543 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Stratford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,341 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stratford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $953 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stratford is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stratford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54484 5,543 $69,341 $233,700 $953 1.2% 38.6% 87.5%