City

Vesper, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Wood County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,385Population
💰$61,845Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$174,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 3%Other: 5%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.1%)
HS Graduate335 (36.8%)
Some College62 (6.8%)
Associates122 (13.4%)
Bachelors227 (24.9%)
Graduate Degree155 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 24.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College6.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors24.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,845 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$174,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units623
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Vesper, WI

Vesper is a city in Wisconsin, located in Wood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,385 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Vesper is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,845 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vesper is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vesper is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vesper
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54489 1,385 $61,845 $174,700 $933 2.0% 41.9% 82.0%