City

Tomah, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Wisconsin

👥16,100Population
💰$61,146Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$188,000Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,655 (34.9%)
Some College1,329 (12.7%)
Associates1,808 (17.2%)
Bachelors1,180 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree2,437 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College12.7%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,146 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$188,000 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units7,356
Vacant Units472

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Tomah, WI

Tomah is a city in Wisconsin, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,100 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Tomah is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,146 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tomah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $931 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tomah is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tomah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54660 16,100 $61,146 $188,000 $931 2.9% 34.5% 66.1%