Forest County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
9,258
population (2021)
-0.5%
pop change since 2010
55041
FIPS code
Forest County ZIP code map
About Forest County
Forest County is located in Wisconsin and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,258 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.5% from 9,304 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Forest County is 55041.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,258 |
| 2010 population | 9,304 |
| Change | -0.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55041 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Forest County
ZIP codes for Forest County, WI (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54103 | Armstrong Creek | Forest | View map |
| 54511 | Argonne | Forest | View map |
| 54520 | Crandon | Forest | View map |
| 54541 | Laona | Forest | View map |
| 54566 | Wabeno | Forest | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,385
Population
47.8
Median age
$54,254
Median household income
$30,506
Per capita income
$164,650
Median home value
$560
Median monthly rent
86.2%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
7,589
Housing units
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
250
Under 5
259
262
5–9
270
220
10–14
227
247
15–19
255
232
20–24
239
452
25–34
468
443
35–44
459
551
45–54
570
373
55–59
386
427
60–64
441
686
65–74
709
333
75–84
344
139
85+
143
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,784 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 7,601 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,354 | 29.5% |
| Median age | 47.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
12.3%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,560 | 79.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,168 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 513 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $54,254 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.3%
$50k–$100k
21.2%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,650 |
| Median rent / month | $560 |
| Owner occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter occupied | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 55.2% |
| Single-family detached | 87.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 27.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.5% |
| Electricity | 7.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 15.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,951 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 301 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 712 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 863 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 834 | 19.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,527 | 44.8% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Married | 59.1% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 143 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 777 | 43.9% |
| High school | 431 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 293 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Retail trade
9.8%
Construction
8.8%
Agriculture & mining
7.7%
Public administration
7.2%
Professional & management
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Other services
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.5% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.0% |
| Government | 23.0% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.0% |
| Retirement income | 35.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 31.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 630 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.0% |
| Public insurance | 48.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,876 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 72 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 13 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,335 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 9,303 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 7,761 | 80.4% |
| Foreign born | 32 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 50 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 30 | 60.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,041 | 11.1% |
| French | 676 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 335 | 3.6% |
| English | 284 | 3% |
| Polish | 255 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 165 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 43 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 41 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 89.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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