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Pepin, WI
Village in Pepin County, Wisconsin.
Population
736
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,018
ZIP codes
0
Pepin and its ZIP codes
Pepin at a glance
- Pepin is about 9.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,821 a year, 29% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,400 (21% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $844 a month.
Local data for Pepin, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pepin, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,821
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
59.0
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (308), Norwegian Americans (71), Irish Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pepin County. PPP loans are for Pepin.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,423
2,394 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,720
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.43M
FY 2026, $7,301 per person
How people get to work
Pepin, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pepin, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
239
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
17
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pepin, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Pepin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StockholmVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake City, MNCity | 6.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Wabasha, MNCity | 7 mi | 8.2 |
| NelsonVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Frontenac, MNCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Maiden RockVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Kellogg, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Plum CityVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| AlmaCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| ArkansawCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| DurandCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Millville, MNCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Zumbro Falls, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Bay CityVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Bellechester, MNCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Hammond, MNCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pepin, WI in?
- Pepin is in Pepin County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Pepin, WI?
- About 736 people live in Pepin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pepin?
- Nearby places include Stockholm (6.4 mi), Lake City, MN (6.9 mi), Wabasha, MN (7 mi), Nelson (7.7 mi), Frontenac, MN (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023