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Hudson, WI
City in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54016.
Population
14,959
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,192
ZIP codes
1
Hudson and its ZIP codes
Hudson at a glance
- Hudson is about 20 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 61st among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $93,937, 21% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $392,700 (47% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,359 a month.
Local data for Hudson, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hudson, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,937
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$392,700
Median rent
$1,359/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
43.1%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,649), Irish Americans (2,204), Norwegian Americans (1,448).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Croix County. PPP loans are for Hudson.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,795
37,379 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,222
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$578M
FY 2026, $6,178 per person
How people get to work
Hudson, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hudson, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
95
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 9°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hudson, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Hudson
1 in or overlapping Hudson. Population shown
Cities near Hudson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Shores, MNCity | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Lakeland, MNCity | 1.8 mi | 2.1 |
| North HudsonVillage | 2.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake St. Croix Beach, MNCity | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| Bayport, MNCity | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| St. Marys Point, MNCity | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Afton, MNCity | 5.6 mi | 25.1 |
| Oak Park Heights, MNCity | 5.9 mi | 2.9 |
| HoultonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| Stillwater, MNCity | 7.9 mi | 8 |
| Lake Elmo, MNCity | 8.2 mi | 22.1 |
| River FallsCity | 9 mi | 7.4 |
| RobertsVillage | 9.4 mi | 3 |
| Woodbury, MNCity | 9.8 mi | 34.9 |
| Oakdale, MNCity | 11 mi | 11 |
| Grant, MNCity | 11 mi | 25.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hudson, WI in?
- Hudson is in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Hudson, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hudson include 54016.
- What is the population of Hudson, WI?
- About 14,959 people live in Hudson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hudson?
- Nearby places include Lakeland Shores, MN (1.4 mi), Lakeland, MN (1.8 mi), North Hudson (2.4 mi), Lake St. Croix Beach, MN (3 mi), Bayport, MN (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023