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Eagle River, WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54521.

Population

1,528

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

469

ZIP codes

1

Eagle River and its ZIP codes

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Eagle River at a glance

  • Eagle River is about 4.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,179, 29% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,900 (20% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $928 a month.

Local data for Eagle River, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Eagle River, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,179

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$213,900

Median rent

$928/mo

Homeownership

48.6%

Bachelor's or higher

23.4%

Median age

47.3

Average commute

18.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (512), Irish Americans (177), Polish Americans (125).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vilas County. PPP loans are for Eagle River.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,284

8,411 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,506

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$266M

FY 2026, $11,542 per person

PPP loans

$20.9M

375 loans, 2,905 jobs reported

Vilas County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Eagle River, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.6%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked13.8%
  • Bicycle2.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
  • Worked from home9.8%

Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Eagle River, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

504

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

17

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / 2°F

32.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Eagle River, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Eagle River

1 in or overlapping Eagle River. Population shown

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Cities near Eagle River

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Three LakesCensus-designated place8.9 mi2.8
SaynerCensus-designated place15 mi1.8
Lake TomahawkCensus-designated place18 mi1.5
RhinelanderCity21 mi9.1
WoodruffCensus-designated place21 mi1.4
MinocquaCensus-designated place22 mi0.7
Boulder JunctionCensus-designated place23 mi1.3
Watersmeet, MICensus-designated place25 mi9.2
ArgonneCensus-designated place26 mi0.6
Long LakeCensus-designated place29 mi0.3
NewaldCensus-designated place29 mi0.8
CrandonCity30 mi5.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Eagle River, WI in?
Eagle River is in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What ZIP codes are in Eagle River, WI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Eagle River include 54521.
What is the population of Eagle River, WI?
About 1,528 people live in Eagle River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Eagle River?
Nearby places include Three Lakes (8.9 mi), Sayner (15 mi), Lake Tomahawk (18 mi), Rhinelander (21 mi), Woodruff (21 mi).

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