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Reserve, WI
Census-designated place in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54828, 54876.
Population
252
Land area
52.9sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
2
Reserve and its ZIP codes
Reserve at a glance
- Reserve is 96% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sawyer County. PPP loans are for Reserve.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,741
7,329 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$196M
FY 2026, $10,820 per person
PPP loans
$112K
3 loans, 12 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Reserve, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
51
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 2°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reserve, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
26.3%
U.S. 12.8% +13.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Reserve
2 in or overlapping Reserve. Population shown
Cities near Reserve
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CouderayVillage | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| Chief LakeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 21.3 |
| RadissonVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Little Round LakeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 9 |
| Stone LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| New PostCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.6 |
| ExelandVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| HaywardCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| WinterVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BirchwoodVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| SpringbrookCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| TregoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| CableCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| BruceVillage | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| HaugenVillage | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| SpoonerCity | 27 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reserve, WI in?
- Reserve is in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Reserve, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Reserve include 54828, 54876.
- What is the population of Reserve, WI?
- About 252 people live in Reserve, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reserve?
- Nearby places include Couderay (3.2 mi), Chief Lake (6.3 mi), Radisson (7.7 mi), Little Round Lake (9.1 mi), Stone Lake (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023