City

Iron River, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bayfield County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,454Population
💰$67,946Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂56.9Median Age
🏠$253,900Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓44.3%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.9%
Asian0.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads44.3% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate577 (30%)
Some College154 (8%)
Associates332 (17.2%)
Bachelors250 (13%)
Graduate Degree603 (31.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College8.0%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,946 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$253,900 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units2,176
Vacant Units996

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Iron River, WI

Iron River is a city in Wisconsin, located in Bayfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,454 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.9 years.

Economically, Iron River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,946 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Iron River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iron River is well-educated. 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iron River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54847 2,454 $67,946 $253,900 $890 3.3% 44.3% 81.0%