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Stevens Point, WI
City in Portage County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54481.
Population
25,785
Land area
17.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,490
ZIP codes
1
Stevens Point and its ZIP codes
Stevens Point at a glance
- Stevens Point is about 14 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $58,031, 25% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 (27% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $890 a month.
Local data for Stevens Point, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stevens Point, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,031
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$890/mo
Homeownership
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
28.4
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,938), Polish Americans (5,582), Irish Americans (3,420).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Portage County. PPP loans are for Stevens Point.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,840
33,442 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$461M
FY 2026, $6,548 per person
How people get to work
Stevens Point, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked8.6%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stevens Point, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
461
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stevens Point, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Stevens Point
1 in or overlapping Stevens Point. Population shown
Cities near Stevens Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Park RidgeVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitingVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.8 |
| PloverVillage | 4.9 mi | 10.6 |
| PoloniaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Junction CityVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| RudolphVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BironVillage | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Amherst JunctionVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| KnowltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| MilladoreVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| RosholtVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| BancroftCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| AmherstVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Wisconsin RapidsCity | 16 mi | 13.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stevens Point, WI in?
- Stevens Point is in Portage County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Stevens Point, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stevens Point include 54481.
- What is the population of Stevens Point, WI?
- About 25,785 people live in Stevens Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stevens Point?
- Nearby places include Park Ridge (1.4 mi), Whiting (2.9 mi), Plover (4.9 mi), Polonia (8.4 mi), Junction City (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023