City

Bayfield, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bayfield County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,811Population
💰$62,813Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂52.8Median Age
🏠$235,700Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 8%Race
White52.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.6%
Asian1.6%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate421 (20.8%)
Some College272 (13.5%)
Associates384 (19%)
Bachelors224 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree710 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 20.8%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad20.8%
Some College13.5%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,813 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$235,700 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$628/mo
Total Housing Units1,902
Vacant Units625

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Bayfield, WI

Bayfield is a city in Wisconsin, located in Bayfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,811 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.8 years.

Economically, Bayfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,813 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bayfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $628 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bayfield is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (52.51%).

Bayfield, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Bayfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54814 2,811 $62,813 $235,700 $628 8.2% 46.2% 74.5%