City

Lac Du Flambeau, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vilas County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,919Population
💰$49,915Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$271,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White36.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.2%
Asian1.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.7%)
HS Graduate579 (29.8%)
Some College234 (12%)
Associates366 (18.8%)
Bachelors168 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree582 (30%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,915 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$271,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$548/mo
Total Housing Units2,835
Vacant Units1,569

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Lac Du Flambeau, WI

Lac Du Flambeau is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vilas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,919 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Lac Du Flambeau is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,915 is below the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lac Du Flambeau is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $548 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lac Du Flambeau is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 36.4%.

Lac Du Flambeau, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Lac Du Flambeau
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54538 2,919 $49,915 $271,300 $548 8.6% 38.6% 71.6%