City

Wautoma, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waushara County  ·  Wisconsin

👥6,881Population
💰$63,814Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$183,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic9.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma68 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,895 (38.2%)
Some College772 (15.6%)
Associates554 (11.2%)
Bachelors532 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree1,137 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College15.6%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,814 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$183,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units4,409
Vacant Units1,317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Wautoma, WI

Wautoma is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waushara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,881 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Wautoma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,814 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wautoma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $752 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wautoma is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wautoma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54982 6,881 $63,814 $183,400 $752 4.2% 33.7% 80.2%