County

Burnett County, WI

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥15,048Population
💰$60,225Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂53.7Median Age
🏠$208,470Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma110 (1%)
HS Graduate4,107 (36.5%)
Some College1,475 (13.1%)
Associates1,731 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,351 (12%)
Graduate Degree2,470 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,225 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$208,469 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units13,744
Vacant Units7,252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Burnett County, WI

Burnett County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,048 residents. With a median age of 53.65, it is a mature county.

Burnett County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,225 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Burnett County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $208,469 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $767. Homeownership rates are high at 84.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Burnett County are primarily White (90.35%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Burnett County, WI is a solidly middle-class area in Wisconsin. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Burnett County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
54830 Danbury 3,414 $65,231 $242,500 $767 4.1% 37.7%
54840 Grantsburg 4,706 $63,988 $180,800 $833 6.2% 33.1%
54845 Hertel 122 $45,000 $112,500 — 6.4% 22.4%
54872 Siren 2,482 $51,781 $210,600 $735 4.6% 30.4%
54893 Webster 4,324 $57,454 $213,200 $716 2.6% 33.9%

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