Vilas County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
23,520
population (2021)
+9.8%
pop change since 2010
55125
FIPS code
Vilas County ZIP code map
About Vilas County
Vilas County is located in Wisconsin and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 23,520 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.8% from 21,430 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Vilas County is 55125.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 23,520 |
| 2010 population | 21,430 |
| Change | +9.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55125 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Vilas County
Boulder Junction
Conover
Eagle River
Lac Du Flambeau
Land O Lakes
Manitowish Waters
Phelps
Presque Isle
Saint Germain
Sayner
Star Lake
ZIP codes for Vilas County, WI (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54512 | Boulder Junction | Vilas | View map |
| 54519 | Conover | Vilas | View map |
| 54521 | Eagle River | Vilas | View map |
| 54538 | Lac Du Flambeau | Vilas | View map |
| 54540 | Land O Lakes | Vilas | View map |
| 54545 | Manitowish Waters | Vilas | View map |
| 54554 | Phelps | Vilas | View map |
| 54557 | Presque Isle | Vilas | View map |
| 54558 | Saint Germain | Vilas | View map |
| 54560 | Sayner | Vilas | View map |
| 54561 | Star Lake | Vilas | View map |
Demographics & statistics
25,827
Population
53.9
Median age
$65,866
Median household income
$40,039
Per capita income
$282,450
Median home value
$787
Median monthly rent
86.5%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
25,090
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
508
Under 5
458
600
5–9
541
692
10–14
625
629
15–19
567
505
20–24
456
1,080
25–34
975
1,150
35–44
1,039
1,533
45–54
1,385
1,253
55–59
1,132
1,438
60–64
1,298
2,510
65–74
2,267
1,263
75–84
1,140
411
85+
372
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,250 | 14.6% |
| 18 and over | 21,577 | 85.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,963 | 32.2% |
| Median age | 53.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,605 | 86.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,999 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 920 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 440 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 101 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
12.4%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $65,866 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
7.0%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
21.4%
$500k–$1M
16.3%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,450 |
| Median rent / month | $787 |
| Owner occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter occupied | 13.5% |
| Vacant | 62.5% |
| Single-family detached | 89.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.0% |
| Electricity | 8.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 7.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,288 | 55.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 850 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,443 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,301 | 18.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,134 | 16.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,435 | 46.2% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.4% | 15.5% |
| Married | 56.9% | 63.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
10.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 254 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 180 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,727 | 35.0% |
| High school | 1,277 | 33.6% |
| College / grad school | 650 | 19.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.0%
Retail trade
12.7%
Professional & management
10.9%
Finance & real estate
10.2%
Construction
9.1%
Other services
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Public administration
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.7% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.4% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
21.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.0% |
| Retirement income | 37.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,164 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 46.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,861 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 87 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 57 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,447 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 25,372 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,403 | 61.3% |
| Foreign born | 75 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 380 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 285 | 70.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,978 | 11.5% |
| French | 1,787 | 6.9% |
| Polish | 1,553 | 6% |
| Arab | 742 | 2.9% |
| English | 366 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 295 | 1.1% |
| German | 287 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 169 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.8% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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