City

Sun Prairie, WI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Dane County  ·  Wisconsin

👥43,965Population
💰$96,497Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$354,700Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓61.3%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.9%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 7%Asian: 7.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White76.9%
Hispanic4.2%
Black7.0%
Asian7.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads61.3% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (0.3%)
HS Graduate5,400 (18.8%)
Some College2,482 (8.6%)
Associates3,157 (11%)
Bachelors2,803 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree14,807 (51.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18.8%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 51.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.8%
Some College8.6%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate51.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,497 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$354,700 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units18,292
Vacant Units402

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Sun Prairie, WI

Sun Prairie is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dane County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 43,965 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Sun Prairie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,497 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sun Prairie is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $354,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sun Prairie is highly educated. 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.94%).

Sun Prairie, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sun Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53590 43,965 $96,497 $354,700 $1,375 2.1% 61.3% 66.5%

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