Forest County, WI ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Forest County, Wisconsin. The Census Bureau counts 9,369 residents in the county, with a median household income of $61,071 and a median home value of $185,000. Median household income ranges from $56,250 in 54566 to $66,719 in 54511. Its largest communities include Crandon, Laona, Mole Lake, Wabeno and Argonne.
Forest County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,369 |
| Households | 4,006 |
| Median household income | $61,071 |
| Median home value | $185,000 |
| Median age | 49.3 |
| Median rent | $594 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,607 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,559 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $56,250 (54566) to $66,719 (54511) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $60,236 |
| Homeowners | 84.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 10 routes, 4,115 homes (4 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Forest County: 54511 ($66,719)
- Most residents: 54520 (3,764 people)
- Highest homeownership: 54511 (90.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 54520 (25.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 54562 (15.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 54520 (44.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 54562 ($326,300)
Every ZIP code in Forest County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54520 | Crandon | 3,764 | 1,655 | $60,031 | $169,800 | 74.9% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 4 | 1,935 | 100% of its land |
| 54562 | Three Lakes | 2,038 | 984 | $57,422 | $326,300 | 88.4% | 14.6% | 15.1% | 3 | 1,430 | 37% of its land |
| 54541 | Laona | 1,561 | 544 | $63,438 | $193,800 | 86.6% | 21.9% | 7.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54566 | Wabeno | 1,453 | 680 | $56,250 | $209,400 | 82.9% | 25.7% | 9.2% | 2 | 672 | 92% of its land |
| 54511 | Argonne | 1,393 | 629 | $66,719 | $172,700 | 90.8% | 20.0% | 6.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54465 | Pickerel | 731 | 357 | $56,625 | $231,900 | 97.5% | 9.0% | 4.4% | — | — | 62% of its land |
| 54542 | Long Lake | 702 | 273 | $46,607 | $122,000 | 87.2% | 19.8% | 3.6% | 1 | 236 | 61% of its land |
| 54103 | Armstrong Creek | 535 | 227 | $57,604 | $183,200 | 85.0% | 19.4% | 3.7% | — | — | 97% of its land |
| 54125 | Goodman | 430 | 210 | $46,429 | $100,000 | 87.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | — | — | 30% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Forest County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Crandon — 1,365 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Laona — 631 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mole Lake — 533 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wabeno — 269 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Argonne — 96 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Newald — 82 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Long Lake — 40 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Forest County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Forest County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Forest County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Forest County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Forest County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Forest County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Forest County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Forest County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Forest County, WI?
- 54520, 54562, 54541, 54566, 54511, 54465, 54542, 54103 and 54125. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Forest County?
- 9,369 residents in 4,006 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Forest County?
- $61,071 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $56,250 (54566) to $66,719 (54511).
- Which Forest County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 54511, at $66,719, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Forest County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Forest County?
- For the 4 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 10 carrier routes reaching 4,115 residential and 159 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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