Washburn County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
16,752
population (2021)
+5.3%
pop change since 2010
55129
FIPS code
Washburn County ZIP code map
About Washburn County
Washburn County is located in Wisconsin and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,752 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.3% from 15,911 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washburn County is 55129.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,752 |
| 2010 population | 15,911 |
| Change | +5.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55129 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washburn County
ZIP codes for Washburn County, WI (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54801 | Spooner | Washburn | View map |
| 54817 | Birchwood | Washburn | View map |
| 54859 | Minong | Washburn | View map |
| 54870 | Sarona | Washburn | View map |
| 54871 | Shell Lake | Washburn | View map |
| 54875 | Springbrook | Washburn | View map |
| 54888 | Trego | Washburn | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,236
Population
52.5
Median age
$60,653
Median household income
$35,189
Per capita income
$210,971
Median home value
$805
Median monthly rent
84.9%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
13,699
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
344
Under 5
333
481
5–9
467
532
10–14
517
458
15–19
445
379
20–24
367
709
25–34
689
931
35–44
904
1,080
45–54
1,049
792
55–59
769
887
60–64
860
1,689
65–74
1,639
710
75–84
689
262
85+
254
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,277 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 14,959 | 82.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,243 | 29.3% |
| Median age | 52.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Other race
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,059 | 92.2% |
| Two or more races | 592 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 272 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 250 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 73 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $60,653 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
17.8%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,971 |
| Median rent / month | $805 |
| Owner occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter occupied | 15.1% |
| Vacant | 46.7% |
| Single-family detached | 88.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.3% |
| Electricity | 7.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 58.1% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 13.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,452 | 56.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 582 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,343 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,604 | 18.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,592 | 19.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,477 | 43.7% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.2% | 17.8% |
| Married | 59.8% | 60.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 224 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 237 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,508 | 46.0% |
| High school | 807 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 483 | 13.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Manufacturing
17.7%
Retail trade
13.1%
Construction
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Professional & management
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.9% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 19.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
18.5%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
24.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.0% |
| Retirement income | 33.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,537 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 50.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,559 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 117 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 26 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,954 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 17,850 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 10,865 | 59.6% |
| Foreign born | 104 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 282 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 144 | 61.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,185 | 12% |
| Italian | 1,937 | 10.6% |
| French | 1,465 | 8% |
| Arab | 749 | 4.1% |
| English | 311 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 284 | 1.6% |
| German | 260 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 50 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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