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Milltown, WI
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54858.
Population
861
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
475
ZIP codes
1
Milltown and its ZIP codes
Milltown at a glance
- Milltown is about 4.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,083 a year, 46% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,100 (54% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $715 a month.
Local data for Milltown, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milltown, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,083
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$123,100
Median rent
$715/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
54.4
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (267), Norwegian Americans (151), Irish Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Milltown.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,000
15,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,805 per person
How people get to work
Milltown, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milltown, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milltown, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Milltown
1 in or overlapping Milltown. Population shown
Cities near Milltown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LuckVillage | 3.9 mi | 2 |
| Balsam LakeVillage | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| CenturiaVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.7 |
| FredericVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.7 |
| St. Croix FallsCity | 9.9 mi | 5 |
| Taylors Falls, MNCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| DresserVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| LewisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Shafer, MNCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| OsceolaVillage | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| AmeryCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| Center City, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| SirenVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Lindstrom, MNCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Turtle LakeVillage | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| GrantsburgVillage | 20 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milltown, WI in?
- Milltown is in Polk County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Milltown, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milltown include 54858.
- What is the population of Milltown, WI?
- About 861 people live in Milltown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milltown?
- Nearby places include Luck (3.9 mi), Balsam Lake (5 mi), Centuria (5.8 mi), Frederic (9.2 mi), St. Croix Falls (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023