Vilas County, WI ZIP Codes
13 ZIP codes cover all or part of Vilas County, Wisconsin. The Census Bureau counts 23,647 residents in the county, with a median household income of $68,431 and a median home value of $300,000. Median household income ranges from $51,429 in 54538 to $75,147 in 54512. Its largest communities include Eagle River, Lac du Flambeau, Woodruff, Sayner and Boulder Junction.
Vilas County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 23,647 |
| Households | 11,147 |
| Median household income | $68,431 |
| Median home value | $300,000 |
| Median age | 55.7 |
| Median rent | $847 |
All 13 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,862 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 15,296 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $51,429 (54538) to $75,147 (54512) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $68,600 |
| Homeowners | 82.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 22 routes, 9,990 homes (8 of 13 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Vilas County: 54512 ($75,147)
- Most residents: 54521 (8,551 people)
- Highest homeownership: 54557 (94.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 54538 (22.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 54512 (12.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 54538 (44.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 54557 ($394,600)
Every ZIP code in Vilas County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54521 | Eagle River | 8,551 | 4,020 | $74,071 | $305,100 | 83.7% | 17.3% | 11.6% | — | — | 64% of its land |
| 54548 | Minocqua | 5,676 | 2,894 | $69,569 | $336,400 | 74.2% | 13.9% | 8.0% | 6 | 3,649 | 18% of its land |
| 54568 | Woodruff | 4,854 | 2,196 | $72,589 | $281,000 | 89.9% | 21.5% | 6.0% | 6 | 2,854 | 86% of its land |
| 54538 | Lac Du Flambeau | 3,025 | 1,258 | $51,429 | $320,300 | 72.2% | 22.6% | 7.7% | 2 | 1,065 | 77% of its land |
| 54558 | Saint Germain | 2,262 | 1,252 | $59,718 | $261,000 | 80.2% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 2 | 909 | 76% of its land |
| 54512 | Boulder Junction | 1,461 | 692 | $75,147 | $294,500 | 75.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1 | 369 | 100% of its land |
| 54519 | Conover | 1,309 | 627 | $59,628 | $271,600 | 88.5% | 14.4% | 10.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54554 | Phelps | 1,148 | 537 | $63,750 | $247,300 | 89.6% | 16.0% | 3.4% | 2 | 603 | 100% of its land |
| 54557 | Presque Isle | 1,042 | 491 | $74,432 | $394,600 | 94.9% | 6.7% | 8.2% | — | — | 99% of its land |
| 54540 | Land O Lakes | 971 | 468 | $68,654 | $276,400 | 90.0% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 2 | 588 | 100% of its land |
| 54545 | Manitowish Waters | 947 | 530 | $80,625 | $665,700 | 82.3% | 11.1% | 4.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54560 | Sayner | 561 | 292 | $61,667 | $246,300 | 96.2% | 19.5% | 5.0% | 1 | 340 | 100% of its land |
| 54561 | Star Lake | 55 | 39 | — | $331,800 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 3.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Vilas 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
- Eagle River — 1,528 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lac du Flambeau — 1,503 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Woodruff — 580 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sayner — 213 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Boulder Junction — 193 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Vilas County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Vilas County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Vilas County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Vilas County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Vilas County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Vilas County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Vilas County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Vilas County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Vilas County, WI?
- 54521, 54548, 54568, 54538, 54558, 54512, 54519, 54554, 54557, 54540, 54545, 54560 and 54561. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Vilas County?
- 23,647 residents in 11,147 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Vilas County?
- $68,431 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $51,429 (54538) to $75,147 (54512).
- Which Vilas County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 54512, at $75,147, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Vilas County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Vilas County?
- For the 8 of 13 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 22 carrier routes reaching 9,990 residential and 392 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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