City

Wild Rose, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waushara County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,245Population
💰$59,702Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$191,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic8.8%
Black1.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1%)
HS Graduate1,001 (42.3%)
Some College353 (14.9%)
Associates241 (10.2%)
Bachelors283 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree468 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,702 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$191,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$856/mo
Total Housing Units2,691
Vacant Units1,180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Wild Rose, WI

Wild Rose is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waushara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,245 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Wild Rose is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,702 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wild Rose is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $856 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wild Rose is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wild Rose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54984 3,245 $59,702 $191,600 $856 3.4% 31.7% 72.7%