City

Turtle Lake, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Barron County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,889Population
💰$71,951Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$230,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.5%)
HS Graduate720 (34.9%)
Some College281 (13.6%)
Associates242 (11.7%)
Bachelors304 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree505 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College13.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,951 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$230,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units1,812
Vacant Units496

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Turtle Lake, WI

Turtle Lake is a city in Wisconsin, located in Barron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,889 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Turtle Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,951 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Turtle Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $872 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Turtle Lake is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Turtle Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54889 2,889 $71,951 $230,300 $872 1.9% 39.2% 76.2%