County ProfileWI
Forest County
Population: 9,179 · 5 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
9,179
People
Median age
49.3
Housing
Total households
4,006
Income
Median household income
$61,071
Housing
Total housing units
8,715
Employment
Employment rate
48.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.3%
County details
Local time 00:51:31(CT)| Name | Forest |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 5total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 5 Standard |
| Area code | 534, 715 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 45.6668806, -88.7733265 |
| Land area | 1,014.3 sq miles(2,626.9 km²) |
Map of Forest county, Wisconsin with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Forest County
Compare the largest cities in Forest County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon | 1,713 | $42,784 | 1ZIPs |
| Laona | 519 | $53,261 | 1ZIPs |
| Armstrong Creek | 481 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Wabeno | 453 | $36,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Argonne | 135 | $72,000 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Forest County
Review the most populated postal areas across Forest County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS