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Dunn County, WI

11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Dunn County, Wisconsin.

Population

45,527

Land area

850sq mi

People per sq mi

54

ZIP codes

9

Cities and towns in Dunn County

Full map

Dunn County at a glance

  • Dunn County is 51% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $74,824, 3% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,200 (9% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $985 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Menomonie (16,539), Tainter Lake (2,609) and Colfax (1,370).

Local data for Dunn County, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dunn County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,824

Poverty rate

10.7%

Median home value

$243,200

Prices +4.9% in a year

Median rent

$985/mo

Homeownership

67.0%

Bachelor's or higher

29.6%

Median age

36.1

Average commute

23.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,174), Norwegian Americans (7,791), Irish Americans (4,623).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,096

18,155 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,534

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$313M

FY 2026, $6,899 per person

PPP loans

$85.3M

1,544 loans, 10,737 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$285K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Dunn County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.2%
  • Carpooled6.9%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked5.7%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home10.1%

Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dunn County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

441

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

50

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 5°F

34.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dunn County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.8%

U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dunn County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Dunn County, WI?
Menomonie is the largest city or town in Dunn County, with about 16,539 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Dunn County?
Dunn County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54725, 54730, 54734, 54737, 54739.
What is the population of Dunn County, WI?
About 45,527 people live in Dunn County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Dunn County?
Dunn County borders Eau Claire County, St. Croix County, Chippewa County, Barron County, Polk County, Pierce County, Pepin County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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