City

Wabeno, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Forest County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,377Population
💰$54,762Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$177,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 12.7%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.2%
Other12.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (2.5%)
HS Graduate380 (40.1%)
Some College137 (14.5%)
Associates156 (16.5%)
Bachelors86 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree164 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,762 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$177,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$588/mo
Total Housing Units1,394
Vacant Units722

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Wabeno, WI

Wabeno is a city in Wisconsin, located in Forest County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,377 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Wabeno is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,762 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wabeno is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $588 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wabeno is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wabeno
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54566 1,377 $54,762 $177,600 $588 9.2% 26.4% 86.8%