54891 ZIP Code, Washburn, WI
54891 is a ZIP code in Washburn, Wisconsin in Bayfield County. It covers 69 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54827, 54806 and 54814. 3,297 people live here in 1,464 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $70,536, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 50.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Washburn, WI
- County: Bayfield County
- Land area: 69 sq mi
- Population: 3,297
- Median household income: $70,536
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,297 |
| Households | 1,464 |
| Median household income | $70,536 |
| Income per person | $39,557 |
| Median age | 50.8 |
| Homeowners | 77.1% |
| Median home value | $208,800 |
| Median rent | $825 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% |
| Broadband internet | 89.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 13.9% |
| $35–50K | 9.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 18.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.1% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 7.9% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65–74 | 18.3% |
| 75+ | 13.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.3% |
| Owned outright | 30.2% |
| Rented | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 16.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.7% |
| Townhome | 2.2% |
| 2–4 units | 8.4% |
| 5–19 units | 7.2% |
| 20+ units | 1.9% |
| Mobile / other | 4.5% |
Businesses in 54891
97 business establishments with 557 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Retail Trade: 15
- Construction: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Manufacturing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54827 — Cornucopia CDP, WI (9.8 mi)
- 54806 — Ashland city, WI (11.7 mi)
- 54814 — Bayfield city, WI (11.9 mi)
- 54844 — Herbster CDP, WI (12.9 mi)
- 54861 — New Odanah CDP, WI (17 mi)
- 54856 — Mason village, WI (19.5 mi)
- 54865 — Port Wing CDP, WI (19.5 mi)
- 54847 — Iron River CDP, WI (21.9 mi)
Areas that include 54891
- Washburn, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bayfield County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Bayfield County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median home value in Bayfield County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Bayfield County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Bayfield County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Bayfield County
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Bayfield County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54891, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54891 in?
- 54891 is a Washburn, WI mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Washburn; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54891 in?
- 54891 is in Bayfield County.
- What is the population of 54891?
- About 3,297 people (±207), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,351.
- What is the median household income in 54891?
- $70,536 (±$8,164), 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 54891?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54891 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54891?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54827 (9.8 mi, Cornucopia), 54806 (11.7 mi, Ashland), 54814 (11.9 mi, Bayfield), 54844 (12.9 mi, Herbster), 54861 (17 mi, New Odanah) and 54856 (19.5 mi, Mason).
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