Washburn County, WI ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Washburn County, Wisconsin. The Census Bureau counts 16,854 residents in the county, with a median household income of $63,441 and a median home value of $226,100. Median household income ranges from $55,882 in 54859 to $83,036 in 54817. Its largest communities include Spooner, Shell Lake, Minong, Birchwood and Trego.
Washburn County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,854 |
| Households | 7,566 |
| Median household income | $63,441 |
| Median home value | $226,100 |
| Median age | 52.7 |
| Median rent | $795 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,846 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,397 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $55,882 (54859) to $83,036 (54817) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,112 |
| Homeowners | 83.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 2,871 homes (3 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Washburn County: 54817 ($83,036)
- Most residents: 54801 (6,266 people)
- Highest homeownership: 54870 (94.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 54871 (24.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 54859 (11.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 54871 (46.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 54870 ($296,100)
Every ZIP code in Washburn County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54801 | Spooner | 6,266 | 2,863 | $62,625 | $216,500 | 76.2% | 19.5% | 8.7% | — | — | 79% of its land |
| 54871 | Shell Lake | 3,270 | 1,302 | $69,342 | $241,000 | 84.6% | 24.8% | 7.9% | — | — | 58% of its land |
| 54817 | Birchwood | 2,264 | 1,057 | $83,036 | $275,000 | 88.4% | 15.0% | 9.5% | — | — | 34% of its land |
| 54859 | Minong | 2,242 | 1,092 | $55,882 | $225,300 | 82.9% | 19.0% | 11.8% | — | — | 81% of its land |
| 54876 | Stone Lake | 1,712 | 782 | $72,794 | $282,100 | 82.2% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 2 | 1,026 | 42% of its land |
| 54870 | Sarona | 1,698 | 783 | $67,063 | $296,100 | 94.6% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 3 | 968 | 97% of its land |
| 54888 | Trego | 1,381 | 652 | $63,971 | $240,500 | 88.5% | 13.3% | 7.6% | 3 | 935 | 100% of its land |
| 54875 | Springbrook | 1,335 | 607 | $57,022 | $172,500 | 88.1% | 19.1% | 5.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 54813 | Barronett | 678 | 259 | $71,193 | $225,000 | 91.1% | 19.3% | 9.6% | — | — | 16% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Washburn 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
- Spooner — 2,278 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Shell Lake — 1,459 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Minong — 678 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Birchwood — 451 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Trego — 142 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Springbrook — 77 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Washburn County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Washburn County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Washburn County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Washburn County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Washburn County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Washburn County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Washburn County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Washburn County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Washburn County, WI?
- 54801, 54871, 54817, 54859, 54876, 54870, 54888, 54875 and 54813. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Washburn County?
- 16,854 residents in 7,566 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Washburn County?
- $63,441 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $55,882 (54859) to $83,036 (54817).
- Which Washburn County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 54817, at $83,036, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Washburn County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Washburn County?
- For the 3 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 2,871 residential and 58 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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