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Ashland, WI
City in Ashland County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54806.
Population
7,902
Land area
13.4sq mi
People per sq mi
591
ZIP codes
1
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 5.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 123rd among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $54,529, 30% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,400 (34% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $753 a month.
Local data for Ashland, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools5
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices1
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants41
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Ashland, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,529
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$753/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
13.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,020), Irish Americans (827), Polish Americans (626).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashland County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,468
7,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $9,528 per person
PPP loans
$45.7M
426 loans, 4,970 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ashland, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
458
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 4°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Ashland
1 in or overlapping Ashland. Population shown
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BayfrontCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| WashburnCity | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| DiapervilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| OdanahCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.6 |
| New OdanahCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| MarengoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| JolmavilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.5 |
| Franks FieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| MasonVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Birch HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BayfieldCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Grand ViewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| MellenCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| CornucopiaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| DrummondCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, WI in?
- Ashland is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Ashland, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashland include 54806.
- What is the population of Ashland, WI?
- About 7,902 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Bayfront (5.7 mi), Washburn (6.7 mi), Diaperville (8.1 mi), Odanah (9.2 mi), New Odanah (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023