Eagle River, WI ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
54521	Standard	8,317	100.00%	Clearwater Lake,Clearwater Lk,Cloverland,Washington

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Population & Demographics

Eagle River, WI has 8,555 residents, with an average household size of 2.0. The gender split is 55.0% male and 45.0% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.0%) and 35-39 (8.7%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 5.6%. Those born outside the United States make up 2.8% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	8,317
Total Households:	3,837
Total Housing Units:	7,780
Average Household Size:	2.14
Average Family Size:	2.94

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	1,628
Total Households:	777
Total Housing Units:	955
Average Household Size:	1.98
Average Family Size:	3.63

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,201	7,177	7,189	7,533	7,783	7,817	7,734	7,782	7,908	7,986	8,292	8,424	8,555
Decennial Census	7,509	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	8,317	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 54.8

Male Median Age: 53.9

Female Median Age: 56.0

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	156	167	206	208	174	152	222	170	211	242	252	353	418	400	317	236	182	115
Female	162	171	164	216	122	141	227	178	166	198	273	366	412	382	341	268	178	171
Total	318	338	370	424	296	293	449	348	377	440	525	719	830	782	658	504	360	286

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,778	95.20%
Black:	41	0.50%
Hispanic:*	190	2.33%
Asian:	17	0.21%
American Indian:	90	1.10%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	53	0.65%
Total:	8,170	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	4,181	50.27%	53.9 years
Females:	4,136	49.73%	56.0 years
Total:	8,317	100%	54.8 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	784	48.16%	39.6 years
Females:	844	51.84%	50.1 years
Total:	1,628	100%	44.4 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	8,390	98.07%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	6	0.07%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	135	1.58%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	24	1.86%
Total Population:	8,555	100%
Total Native Population:	8,396	98.14%
Total Foreign-born Population:	159	1.86%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Eagle River, WI have an average household income of $72,619 (lower than the State by 4.0%, and lower than the Nation by 7.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($86,058 vs $46,839). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,000	$40,413	$42,445	$42,651	$42,814	$42,714	$45,609	$45,783	$47,639	$55,812	$62,664	$68,850	$72,619
Median Family Income	$53,480	$50,439	$48,934	$49,052	$49,159	$51,500	$54,956	$57,991	$61,696	$68,786	$73,867	$80,970	$86,058
Median NonFamily Income	$26,998	$29,785	$31,667	$33,319	$33,191	$31,055	$30,556	$31,223	$31,077	$35,774	$43,103	$46,058	$46,839
Median Male Income	$38,800	$40,172	$42,626	$42,907	$43,419	$44,449	$46,875	$45,969	$47,163	$50,773	$52,056	$58,844	$64,540
Median Female Income	$27,104	$29,808	$30,365	$31,500	$33,232	$34,545	$34,961	$36,855	$36,042	$38,375	$40,694	$43,357	$45,230

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,933	53.39%
Unemployed:	122	1.66%
Not In Labor Force:	3,312	44.96%
Total:	7,367	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,282	32.60%
Service:	733	18.64%
Sales and Office:	903	22.96%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	498	12.66%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	517	13.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,933	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Eagle River, WI, the median home value is $275,900 - much higher than the State by 11.5%, and up $84,400 (44.1%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $913 per month - much lower than the State by 12.6%, and up $168 (22.6%) since 2020. Most renters in Eagle River pay under $1,000 (73.8%). About 73.8% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.9% (52.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 47.1% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$180,600	$182,000	$181,100	$182,100	$183,200	$184,100	$187,600	$188,400	$183,800	$191,500	$207,700	$246,000	$275,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	64	10.19%
$500 to $999:	277	44.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:	175	27.87%
$1,500 to $1,999:	24	3.82%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	88	14.01%
Total:	628	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$664	$688	$690	$697	$691	$715	$716	$746	$766	$745	$804	$861	$913

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,775	44.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,599	39.96%
Renter Occupied:	628	15.69%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,002	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,002	52.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,685	47.94%
Total Housing Units:	7,687	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

23.7% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (32.8%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 92.9%, which is about the same as the state rate (93.4%). The share of people in poverty is 7.7%, which is slightly above the state rate (6.6%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), down 1.0 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.6 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	59	0.87%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	211	3.12%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,119	31.30%
Some college, no degree:	1,518	22.42%
Associate's degree:	931	13.75%
Bachelor's degree:	1,340	19.79%
Graduate or professional degree:	592	8.74%
Total:	6,770	100%
High school graduate or higher:	6,500	96.01%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,932	28.54%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,081	58.61%
Public Insurance:	3,827	36.88%
No Insurance:	468	4.51%
Total:	10,376	100%
Has Health Insurance:	9,908	95.49%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	8.7%	9.2%	6.2%	8.3%	9.9%	9.8%	11.0%	10.6%	9.3%	7.0%	7.9%	7.0%	7.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	96	8.33%
Kindergarten:	65	5.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	590	51.22%
High school (grades 9-12):	274	23.78%
College or graduate school:	127	11.02%
Total:	1,152	100%
Early Childhood:	161	13.98%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	929	80.64%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	54521 (Standard)
County:	Vilas County, WI
Area Code:	715
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	1,628 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	None [Learn More]
Coordinates:	45.9109, -89.2650
Land Area:	188.36 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/wi-eagle-river.asp

Private Insurance:	882	52.10%
Public Insurance:	779	46.01%
No Insurance:	32	1.89%
Total:	1,693	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,661	98.11%

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,633Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	161Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,012Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,315Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	72Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	424Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$28,269,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$128,163,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,864Source: CBP

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CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
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The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Eagle River, WI

54521 is the only ZIP Code for Eagle River, WI

Eagle River, WI has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Eagle River, WI

Sources & References

White:	1,431	88.61%
Black:	27	1.67%
Hispanic:*	79	4.89%
Asian:	6	0.37%
American Indian:	53	3.28%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	19	1.18%
Total:	1,615	100%

Native, born in the United States:	1,464	97.08%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	2	0.13%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	32	2.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	10	2.79%
Total Population:	1,508	100%
Total Native Population:	1,466	97.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:	42	2.79%

Employed:	590	46.86%
Unemployed:	53	4.21%
Not In Labor Force:	616	48.93%
Total:	1,259	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	183	31.02%
Service:	91	15.42%
Sales and Office:	168	28.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	74	12.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	74	12.54%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	590	100%

Less than $500:	58	17.16%
$500 to $999:	190	56.21%
$1,000 to $1,499:	79	23.37%
$1,500 to $1,999:	9	2.66%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	2	0.59%
Total:	338	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	199	27.72%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	181	25.21%
Renter Occupied:	338	47.08%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	718	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	718	79.34%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	187	20.66%
Total Housing Units:	905	100%

Less than 9th grade:	34	3.08%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	45	4.07%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	419	37.92%
Some college, no degree:	240	21.72%
Associate's degree:	105	9.50%
Bachelor's degree:	224	20.27%
Graduate or professional degree:	38	3.44%
Total:	1,105	100%
High school graduate or higher:	1,026	92.85%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	262	23.71%

Nursery School, Preschool:	12	5.83%
Kindergarten:	17	8.25%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	101	49.03%
High school (grades 9-12):	53	25.73%
College or graduate school:	23	11.17%
Total:	206	100%
Early Childhood:	29	14.08%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	171	83.01%

Land Area:	188.361 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	25.391 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	00,07Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	21625Source: Census
Place Name:	Eagle River city; WisconsinSource: Census