City

Waunakee, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dane County  ·  Wisconsin

👥20,671Population
💰$114,542Median HH Income▲ 50% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$462,900Median Home Value▲ 66% above avg
🎓66.3%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Black1.2%
Asian1.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads66.3% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,208 (16.3%)
Some College813 (6%)
Associates1,503 (11.1%)
Bachelors1,330 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree7,630 (56.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 6%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 56.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad16.3%
Some College6.0%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate56.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,542 ▲ 50% above avg
Median Home Value$462,900 ▲ 66% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,336/mo
Total Housing Units8,323
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Waunakee, WI

Waunakee is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,671 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Waunakee is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,542 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waunakee is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $462,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,336 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waunakee is highly educated. 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waunakee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53597 20,671 $114,542 $462,900 $1,336 1.3% 66.3% 74.4%