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Oneida County, WI
5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
Population
38,167
Land area
1,114sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Oneida County
Oneida County at a glance
- Oneida County is 69% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,371 a year, 10% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,400 (11% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $885 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Rhinelander (8,316), Woodruff (580) and Minocqua (497).
Local data for Oneida County, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks12
- Post Offices9
- Parks23
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants175
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Oneida County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,371
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$238,400
Prices +8.6% in a year
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
52.7
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,496), Irish Americans (4,811), Polish Americans (3,793).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,389
17,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $9,453 per person
PPP loans
$59.1M
1,129 loans, 8,821 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$180K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Oneida County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oneida County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
521
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 4°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oneida County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Oneida County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Oneida County, WI?
- Rhinelander is the largest city or town in Oneida County, with about 8,316 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Oneida County?
- Oneida County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54463, 54501, 54529, 54531, 54539.
- What is the population of Oneida County, WI?
- About 38,167 people live in Oneida County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Oneida County?
- Oneida County borders Lincoln County, Vilas County, Langlade County, Price County, Forest County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023