54847 ZIP Code — Iron River, WI

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54847 is located in Iron River, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. It covers approximately 191.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,310 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 534/715.

About ZIP code 54847

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,646. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54847 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,310

population

191.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iron River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54820 Brule (7 mi) 54865 Port Wing (12.5 mi) 54854 Maple (13.6 mi) 54849 Lake Nebagamon (16.5 mi) 54844 Herbster (16.8 mi) 54832 Drummond (17 mi) 54856 Mason (17.6 mi) 54891 Washburn (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,310
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	191.57 sq mi
Water area	6.98 sq mi
Latitude	46.5663
Longitude	-91.4007
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	534/715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,310

Population

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$68,646

Median household income

$42,084

Per capita income

$232,400

Median home value

$963

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,824

Housing units

26.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

124

119

45–54

124

130

55–59

135

126

60–64

132

217

65–74

226

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	356	15.4%
18 and over	1,954	84.6%
65 and over	695	30.1%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,135	91.1%
Two or more races	89	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	68	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	33	1.4%
Black or African American	16	0.7%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$68,646

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 30.3%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,400
Median rent / month	$963
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	45.5%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.6%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	53.0%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	15.5%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	628	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	102	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	173	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	226	20.0%
Households with children under 18	237	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	514	45.5%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	16.7%
Married	62.9%	58.2%
Separated	0.1%	0.9%
Widowed	3.8%	13.1%
Divorced	11.8%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	12.9%
Kindergarten	15	4.3%
Elementary school	142	40.7%
High school	96	27.5%
College / grad school	51	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 14.2%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Other services 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	38.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	225	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,240	97.0%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,301	99.6%
Born in same state	2,291	99.2%
Born in different state	1,188	51.4%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	88.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	299	12.9%
Polish	256	11.1%
French	163	7.1%
Arab	50	2.2%
German	36	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	1.2%
Dutch	24	1%
Irish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	91.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54847

What city is ZIP code 54847 in?

ZIP code 54847 is primarily assigned to Iron River, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54847 in?

ZIP code 54847 falls within Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54847 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 54847 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54847 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 54847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54847 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54847 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 54847?

ZIP code 54847 has an estimated population of 2,310 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54847 in?

ZIP code 54847 observes the CST timezone.