City

Westby, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥5,013Population
💰$71,687Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$209,500Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.4%)
HS Graduate904 (29.8%)
Some College309 (10.2%)
Associates366 (12.1%)
Bachelors577 (19%)
Graduate Degree864 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College10.2%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,687 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$209,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units2,085
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Westby, WI

Westby is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,013 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Westby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,687 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Westby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $872 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westby is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54667 5,013 $71,687 $209,500 $872 2.6% 47.5% 86.3%