City

Eagle River, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vilas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥8,555Population
💰$72,619Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$275,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
33%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,981 (30%)
Some College791 (12%)
Associates956 (14.5%)
Bachelors931 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree1,906 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,619 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$275,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$913/mo
Total Housing Units7,687
Vacant Units3,685

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Eagle River, WI

Eagle River is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vilas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,555 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Eagle River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,619 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eagle River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $913 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eagle River is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eagle River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54521 8,555 $72,619 $275,900 $913 3.0% 42.9% 84.3%