Sawyer County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
18,295
population (2021)
+10.5%
pop change since 2010
55113
FIPS code
Sawyer County ZIP code map
About Sawyer County
Sawyer County is located in Wisconsin and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,295 as of 2021,
an increase of
10.5% from 16,557 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sawyer County is 55113.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,295 |
| 2010 population | 16,557 |
| Change | +10.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55113 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sawyer County
ZIP codes for Sawyer County, WI (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54828 | Couderay | Sawyer | View map |
| 54835 | Exeland | Sawyer | View map |
| 54843 | Hayward | Sawyer | View map |
| 54862 | Ojibwa | Sawyer | View map |
| 54867 | Radisson | Sawyer | View map |
| 54876 | Stone Lake | Sawyer | View map |
| 54896 | Winter | Sawyer | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,668
Population
49.9
Median age
$57,465
Median household income
$35,567
Per capita income
$183,643
Median home value
$572
Median monthly rent
83.0%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
14,148
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
444
Under 5
407
474
5–9
436
529
10–14
485
490
15–19
450
461
20–24
423
979
25–34
900
857
35–44
787
1,130
45–54
1,038
769
55–59
707
1,017
60–64
934
1,609
65–74
1,477
741
75–84
681
231
85+
212
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,389 | 16.9% |
| 18 and over | 15,279 | 83.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,951 | 27.8% |
| Median age | 49.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
14.1%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Black or African American
0.8%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,616 | 76.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,696 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 961 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 408 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 148 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $57,465 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
23.3%
$300k–$500k
14.8%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,643 |
| Median rent / month | $572 |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% |
| Vacant | 49.9% |
| Single-family detached | 89.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.1% |
| Electricity | 6.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 66.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 17.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,929 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 672 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,795 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,022 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,813 | 20.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,630 | 46.7% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 23.4% |
| Married | 49.9% | 49.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
38.5%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 273 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,607 | 38.5% |
| High school | 831 | 27.1% |
| College / grad school | 529 | 20.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Retail trade
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Construction
7.7%
Public administration
5.6%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.0% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 20.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.0% |
| Government | 22.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
31.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.9% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,431 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.9% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.0% |
| Public insurance | 49.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,817 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 107 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 32 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 16 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,430 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 18,186 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,095 | 65.4% |
| Foreign born | 244 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 238 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 111 | 61.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,858 | 10% |
| Polish | 1,706 | 9.1% |
| French | 1,488 | 8% |
| Arab | 597 | 3.2% |
| German | 249 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 191 | 1% |
| Dutch | 182 | 1% |
| Irish | 114 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 92 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 85.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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