At a Glance
Median Income
$57,449
$35,686 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
Zillow: $123,169
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
394/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Zilwaukee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zilwaukee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zilwaukee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zilwaukee residents earn a median household income of $57,449 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,686. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,117 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zilwaukee is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,169. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Zilwaukee reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 394/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Zilwaukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zilwaukee has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,696
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,449
Per Capita$35,686
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$4,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,900
Rent$1,115
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$123,169
Housing Units732
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property394/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,515/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation585 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Zilwaukee was founded in 1848.
The median home in Zilwaukee was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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