Bayfield County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
16,320
population (2021)
+8.7%
pop change since 2010
55007
FIPS code
Bayfield County ZIP code map
About Bayfield County
Bayfield County is located in Wisconsin and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,320 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.7% from 15,014 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bayfield County is 55007.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,320 |
| 2010 population | 15,014 |
| Change | +8.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55007 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bayfield County
ZIP codes for Bayfield County, WI (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54814 | Bayfield | Bayfield | View map |
| 54816 | Benoit | Bayfield | View map |
| 54821 | Cable | Bayfield | View map |
| 54827 | Cornucopia | Bayfield | View map |
| 54832 | Drummond | Bayfield | View map |
| 54839 | Grand View | Bayfield | View map |
| 54844 | Herbster | Bayfield | View map |
| 54847 | Iron River | Bayfield | View map |
| 54856 | Mason | Bayfield | View map |
| 54865 | Port Wing | Bayfield | View map |
| 54891 | Washburn | Bayfield | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,440
Population
53.2
Median age
$64,098
Median household income
$38,244
Per capita income
$208,140
Median home value
$799
Median monthly rent
84.6%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
9,462
Housing units
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
298
Under 5
278
338
5–9
315
322
10–14
300
352
15–19
329
297
20–24
277
559
25–34
522
660
35–44
615
801
45–54
747
559
55–59
521
704
60–64
656
1,312
65–74
1,224
562
75–84
524
190
85+
178
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,289 | 15.4% |
| 18 and over | 11,151 | 84.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,990 | 31.2% |
| Median age | 53.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,195 | 81.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,249 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 707 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 273 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 1% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 55 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $64,098 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
24.2%
$300k–$500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,140 |
| Median rent / month | $799 |
| Owner occupied | 84.6% |
| Renter occupied | 15.4% |
| Vacant | 44.9% |
| Single-family detached | 89.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 26.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.0% |
| Electricity | 8.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 55.7% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 16.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,248 | 53.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 519 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,125 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,391 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,300 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,902 | 45.6% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.9% | 16.9% |
| Married | 58.8% | 60.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
27.0%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
12.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
13.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 233 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 940 | 42.5% |
| High school | 586 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 416 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.0%
Construction
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Professional & management
7.6%
Retail trade
7.5%
Public administration
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 21.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.5% |
| Government | 21.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.5% |
| Retirement income | 38.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,265 | 12.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.2% |
| Public insurance | 50.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,864 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 49 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,262 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 13,223 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 7,752 | 55.0% |
| Foreign born | 39 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 178 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 118 | 68.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,627 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 1,385 | 10.3% |
| French | 1,102 | 8.2% |
| English | 267 | 2% |
| Arab | 267 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 204 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 132 | 1% |
| Irish | 129 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.2% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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