Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,344 (32.2%) |
| Some College | 1,657 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 2,143 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,558 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,683 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,893 ▼ 23% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,818 ▼ 19% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $719/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,185 |
| Vacant Units | 7,454 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sawyer County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,913 residents. With a median age of 50.67, it is a mature county.
Sawyer County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,892 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Sawyer County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $224,818 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $718. Homeownership rates are high at 77.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sawyer County are primarily White (77.55%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Sawyer County, WI is a solidly middle-class area in Wisconsin. The 8 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54828 | Couderay | 625 | $46,938 | $218,100 | $393 | 11.8% | 34.4% |
| 54835 | Exeland | 962 | $51,528 | $180,900 | $586 | 5.5% | 26.9% |
| 54843 | Hayward | 13,167 | $59,333 | $233,500 | $687 | 5.7% | 41.4% |
| 54862 | Ojibwa | 313 | $64,375 | $195,000 | $967 | 1.6% | 27.5% |
| 54867 | Radisson | 555 | $39,637 | $132,700 | $672 | 4.3% | 23.8% |
| 54876 | Stone Lake | 1,690 | $69,444 | $262,900 | $915 | 3.7% | 33.0% |
| 54896 | Winter | 1,601 | $58,831 | $180,000 | $950 | 3.9% | 39.2% |