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Pierce County, WI
9 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Population
42,584
Land area
574sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Pierce County
Pierce County at a glance
- Pierce County is 32% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,109, 19% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,700 (25% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,044 a month.
- Its largest cities are Prescott (4,503), Ellsworth (3,349) and Spring Valley (1,290).
Local data for Pierce County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pierce County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,109
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$333,700
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,044/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,115), Irish Americans (5,810), Norwegian Americans (5,457).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,163
10,368 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$267M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
PPP loans
$77.6M
1,653 loans, 9,950 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$265K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pierce County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pierce County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
404
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierce County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pierce County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pierce County, WI?
- Prescott is the largest city or town in Pierce County, with about 4,503 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pierce County?
- Pierce County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54003, 54011, 54014, 54021, 54022.
- What is the population of Pierce County, WI?
- About 42,584 people live in Pierce County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pierce County?
- Pierce County borders Dakota County, MN, Washington County, MN, St. Croix County, Goodhue County, MN, Dunn County, Pepin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023