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Barron County, WI
11 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Barron County, Wisconsin.
Population
46,797
Land area
863sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Barron County
Barron County at a glance
- Barron County is 50% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,933 a year, 15% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,600 (19% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $879 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Rice Lake (9,030), Barron (3,681) and Cumberland (2,282).
Local data for Barron County, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools38
- Colleges1
- Libraries6
- Banks15
- Post Offices12
- Parks35
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants133
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers16
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Barron County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,933
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$216,600
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$879/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,005), Norwegian Americans (7,306), Irish Americans (4,374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,920
21,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $7,676 per person
PPP loans
$109M
2,322 loans, 14,668 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$178K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Barron County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barron County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
454
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 2°F
31.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barron County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Barron County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Barron County, WI?
- Rice Lake is the largest city or town in Barron County, with about 9,030 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Barron County?
- Barron County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54004, 54728, 54733, 54762, 54805.
- What is the population of Barron County, WI?
- About 46,797 people live in Barron County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Barron County?
- Barron County borders St. Croix County, Chippewa County, Polk County, Dunn County, Sawyer County, Burnett County, Washburn County, Rusk County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023