County

Forest County, WI

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥8,627Population
💰$58,378Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$164,868Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6.7%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,194 (37.2%)
Some College947 (16%)
Associates996 (16.9%)
Bachelors772 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree940 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,378 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$164,867 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$599/mo
Total Housing Units7,201
Vacant Units3,514

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Forest County, WI

Forest County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,627 residents. With a median age of 46.96, it is a mature county.

Forest County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,377 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Forest County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $164,867 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $598. Homeownership rates are high at 81.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Forest County are primarily White (77.17%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Forest 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 Forest County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
54511 Argonne 1,375 $64,405 $154,300 $675 3.6% 25.8%
54103 Armstrong Creek 493 $54,740 $184,100 — 0.0% 29.9%
54520 Crandon 3,866 $58,493 $165,900 $570 3.0% 29.8%
54541 Laona 1,516 $57,083 $154,000 $613 2.3% 32.6%
54566 Wabeno 1,377 $54,762 $177,600 $588 9.2% 26.4%

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