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Mellen, WI
City in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
Population
681
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
362
ZIP codes
0
Mellen and its ZIP codes
Mellen at a glance
- Mellen is about 3.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,875, 46% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,100 (71% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $594 a month.
Local data for Mellen, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mellen, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,875
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$78,100
Median rent
$594/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (219), Polish Americans (66), Swedish Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashland County. PPP loans are for Mellen.
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
How people get to work
Mellen, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked11.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mellen, 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
77° / 2°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mellen, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Mellen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JolmavilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 12.5 |
| MarengoCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Birch HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Franks FieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Clam LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Iron BeltCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| New OdanahCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| OdanahCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| PenceCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| DiapervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| AshlandCity | 20 mi | 13.4 |
| MasonVillage | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Grand ViewCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| MontrealCity | 22 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mellen, WI in?
- Mellen is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Mellen, WI?
- About 681 people live in Mellen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mellen?
- Nearby places include Jolmaville (8.9 mi), Marengo (9.8 mi), Glidden (13 mi), Birch Hill (15 mi), Franks Field (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023