Wisconsin · City Profile

Stevens Point, WI

ZIP codes
3
Population
37,217
Median income
$74,940
Median home value
$209,100

Stevens Point sits in Portage, Wisconsin, and is covered by 3 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 37,217 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Stevens Point has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $209,100 and median asking rent runs around $914 per month. Median household income hovers around $74,940. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Stevens Point

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
54481 Portage 27,544 $55,922 $178,000
54482 Portage 9,673 $93,958 $240,200
54492 Portage 0

Thinking about relocating to Stevens Point?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $209,100, and median rent is $914. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.