City

Birchwood, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Washburn County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,105Population
💰$85,000Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂57.8Median Age
🏠$259,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
34%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate499 (31.5%)
Some College191 (12.1%)
Associates245 (15.5%)
Bachelors192 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree449 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,000 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$259,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units2,414
Vacant Units1,428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Birchwood, WI

Birchwood is a city in Wisconsin, located in Washburn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,105 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.8 years.

Economically, Birchwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,000 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Birchwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $613 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Birchwood is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.25%).

Birchwood, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Birchwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54817 2,105 $85,000 $259,100 $613 1.4% 40.5% 88.8%