City

Winter, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sawyer County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,601Population
💰$58,831Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂60.0Median Age
🏠$180,000Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.7% Female 39.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 4.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Black4.1%
Asian0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate439 (33.5%)
Some College180 (13.7%)
Associates173 (13.2%)
Bachelors181 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree333 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College13.7%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,831 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$180,000 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units2,179
Vacant Units1,398

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Winter, WI

Winter is a city in Wisconsin, located in Sawyer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,601 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60 years.

Economically, Winter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,831 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Winter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winter is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54896 1,601 $58,831 $180,000 $950 3.9% 39.2% 85.9%