City

Tomahawk, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Wisconsin

👥9,740Population
💰$76,712Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.8Median Age
🏠$223,700Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma80 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,600 (36.3%)
Some College822 (11.5%)
Associates1,005 (14%)
Bachelors1,007 (14%)
Graduate Degree1,656 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College11.5%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,712 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$223,700 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$612/mo
Total Housing Units7,200
Vacant Units2,853

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Tomahawk, WI

Tomahawk is a city in Wisconsin, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,740 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.8 years.

Economically, Tomahawk is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,712 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tomahawk is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $612 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tomahawk is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tomahawk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54487 9,740 $76,712 $223,700 $612 4.0% 37.1% 85.8%