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County ProfileWI

Washburn County

Population: 16,623 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
16,623
People
Median age
52.7
Housing
Total households
7,566
Income
Median household income
$63,441
Housing
Total housing units
12,853
Employment
Employment rate
51.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.7%
County details
Local time 00:53:21(CT)
NameWashburn
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
8 Standard
Area code534, 715
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates45.8924885, -91.7964217
Land area797.1 sq miles(2,064.5 km²)

Map of Washburn county, Wisconsin with ZIP codes

Map of Washburn County, Wisconsin and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Washburn County

Compare the largest cities in Washburn County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Spooner2,477$44,7371ZIPs
Sarona1,6121ZIPs
Shell Lake1,371$57,5001ZIPs
Minong548$31,8751ZIPs
Birchwood402$54,0911ZIPs
Trego187$51,2501ZIPs
Stone Lake186$43,3931ZIPs
Springbrook89$44,3751ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Washburn County

Review the most populated postal areas across Washburn County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
54801Spooner$62,6256,661
54871Shell Lake$69,3423,300
54817Birchwood$83,0362,455
54859Minong$55,8821,938
54876Stone Lake$72,7941,739
54870Sarona$67,0631,612
54888Trego$63,9711,460
54875Springbrook$57,0221,097

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