54847 ZIP Code, Iron River, WI
54847 is a ZIP code in Iron River, Wisconsin in Bayfield County. It covers 192 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54820, 54865 and 54854. 2,607 people live here in 1,203 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $68,795, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 55.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Iron River, WI
- County: Bayfield County
- Land area: 192 sq mi
- Population: 2,607
- Median household income: $68,795
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,607 |
| Households | 1,203 |
| Median household income | $68,795 |
| Income per person | $44,466 |
| Median age | 55.6 |
| Homeowners | 79.5% |
| Median home value | $266,600 |
| Median rent | $800 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% |
| Broadband internet | 85.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 11.7% |
| $35–50K | 8.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.6% |
| $100–150K | 15.5% |
| $150–200K | 11.4% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.8% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 2.9% |
| 25–34 | 7.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 23.7% |
| 65–74 | 17.1% |
| 75+ | 10.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.5% |
| Owned outright | 21.9% |
| Rented | 11.1% |
| Vacant | 45.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.7% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 5.3% |
| 20+ units | 1.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.9% |
Businesses in 54847
77 business establishments with 531 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 18
- Retail Trade: 14
- Construction: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Manufacturing: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54820 — Brule CDP, WI (7.9 mi)
- 54865 — Port Wing CDP, WI (12.3 mi)
- 54854 (13.6 mi)
- 54844 — Herbster CDP, WI (16.5 mi)
- 54849 — Lake Nebagamon village, WI (16.5 mi)
- 54856 — Mason village, WI (17.1 mi)
- 54832 — Drummond CDP, WI (18.2 mi)
- 54864 — Poplar village, WI (19.1 mi)
Areas that include 54847
- Iron River, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bayfield County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Bayfield County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Bayfield County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Bayfield County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Bayfield County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Bayfield County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Bayfield County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Bayfield County
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Bayfield County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54847, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54847 in?
- 54847 is a Iron River, WI mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Iron River; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54847 in?
- 54847 is in Bayfield County.
- What is the population of 54847?
- About 2,607 people (±189), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,483.
- What is the median household income in 54847?
- $68,795 (±$8,513), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 54847?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54847 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54847?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54820 (7.9 mi, Brule), 54865 (12.3 mi, Port Wing), 54854 (13.6 mi), 54844 (16.5 mi, Herbster), 54849 (16.5 mi, Lake Nebagamon) and 54856 (17.1 mi, Mason).
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