City

Washburn, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Bayfield County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,327Population
💰$70,298Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$200,600Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.5%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate572 (23.6%)
Some College202 (8.3%)
Associates343 (14.2%)
Bachelors293 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,011 (41.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 41.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College8.3%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate41.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,298 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$200,600 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units1,736
Vacant Units281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Washburn, WI

Washburn is a city in Wisconsin, located in Bayfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,327 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Washburn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,298 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Washburn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $788 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washburn is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Washburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54891 3,327 $70,298 $200,600 $788 2.5% 53.8% 81.4%