54891 ZIP Code — Washburn, WI

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54891 is located in Washburn, Wisconsin, within Bayfield County. It covers approximately 68.52 square miles and serves a population of 3,338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.

About ZIP code 54891

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,443. 47% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54891 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,338

population

68.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54891 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54891

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54891. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54827 Cornucopia (6.8 mi) 54844 Herbster (9.2 mi) 54806 Ashland (12.2 mi) 54865 Port Wing (15.8 mi) 54847 Iron River (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,338
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	68.52 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	46.7028
Longitude	-91.0778
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715/534

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	36.3%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,338

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$62,443

Median household income

$39,625

Per capita income

$185,100

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,394

Housing units

41.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

146

189

35–44

185

221

45–54

216

144

55–59

140

131

60–64

128

235

65–74

229

138

75–84

135

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	619	18.5%
18 and over	2,719	81.5%
65 and over	858	25.7%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 6.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 2.1%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,904	85%
Two or more races	222	6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	108	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	77	2.3%
Black or African American	71	2.1%
Other race	19	0.6%
Asian	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	43.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	37.6%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	16.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$62,443

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,100
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.3%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	9.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	713	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	109	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	282	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	411	27.1%
Households with children under 18	339	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	667	44.0%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	27.2%
Married	54.3%	47.9%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	3.8%	15.3%
Divorced	13.9%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	41.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	10.2%
Kindergarten	38	6.0%
Elementary school	229	36.0%
High school	160	25.2%
College / grad school	144	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Public administration 8.1%

Other services 6.3%

Construction 6.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.0%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	23.4%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,163	94.8%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,287	98.5%
Born in same state	3,264	97.8%
Born in different state	1,878	56.3%
Foreign born	23	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	51	1.5%
Not a US citizen	31	60.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	469	14.1%
French	387	11.6%
Italian	376	11.3%
Arab	90	2.7%
German	74	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	1.4%
Dutch	14	0.4%
Irish	11	0.3%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54891

What city is ZIP code 54891 in?

ZIP code 54891 is primarily assigned to Washburn, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54891 in?

ZIP code 54891 falls within Bayfield County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54891 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 54891 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54891 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 54891 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54891 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54891 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54891?

The median home value in ZIP code 54891 is $185,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 54891 in?

ZIP code 54891 observes the CST timezone.