City

Wheeler, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dunn County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,131Population
💰$87,188Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$186,600Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (3%)
HS Graduate309 (40.9%)
Some College88 (11.7%)
Associates101 (13.4%)
Bachelors106 (14%)
Graduate Degree128 (17%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,188 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$186,600 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units498
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
58%
About Wheeler, WI

Wheeler is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dunn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,131 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Wheeler is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,188 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wheeler is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheeler is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheeler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54772 1,131 $87,188 $186,600 $1,038 7.2% 31.0% 89.2%