Prescott
City in Pierce County, Wisconsin
Prescott is a city in Pierce County, Wisconsin, with 4,333 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hastings, 3.5 miles SW.
- 4,333residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 1,529 / sq mipopulation density
- 54021ZIP code
About Prescott
Prescott is a city in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States, at the confluence of the St. Croix River and Mississippi River. Prescott is at the edge of the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. The population was 4,333 at the 2020 census, making it the county's second-largest city after River Falls and the largest entirely within Pierce County.
Prescott was home to the mother house of the Franciscan Servants of Jesus. The town was first settled by (and named for) Philander Prescott, who opened a trading post there in 1839.
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Living in Prescott
- Median household income
- $74,412
- Median home value
- $306,900
- Median rent
- $1,189/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Prescott had 4,333 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,333 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,529 per sq mi (590 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prescott at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,333 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.83 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7538° N, 92.7887° W |
| ZIP code | 54021 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5565375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prescott
- Hastings, MN3.5 mi SW
- Cottage Grove, MN7.4 mi NW
- Afton, MN10.1 mi N
- Vermillion, MN10.4 mi SW
- Miesville, MN10.8 mi S
- River Falls10.9 mi NE
- St. Marys Point, MN10.9 mi N
- Diamond Bluff11.0 mi SE
- St. Paul Park, MN11.6 mi NW
- Lake St. Croix Beach, MN11.8 mi N
- Coates, MN12.2 mi W
- Woodbury, MN12.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Prescott
What county is Prescott in?
Prescott is in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Prescott, WI?
4,333 people lived in Prescott at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prescott, WI?
The ZIP code of Prescott is 54021.
What is the elevation of Prescott?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prescott?
Hastings (3.5 mi), Cottage Grove (7.4 mi), Afton (10.1 mi), Vermillion (10.4 mi), Miesville (10.8 mi).
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