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Vilas County, WI
4 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
Population
23,647
Land area
858sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Vilas County
Vilas County at a glance
- Vilas County is 75% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,431, 12% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,000 (13% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $847 a month.
- Its largest cities are Eagle River (1,528), Lac du Flambeau (1,503) and Sayner (213).
Local data for Vilas County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vilas County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,431
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$300,000
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
55.7
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,162), Irish Americans (2,686), Polish Americans (2,401).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
$52.3M
1,043 loans, 8,125 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$160K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Vilas County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vilas County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
504
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 1°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vilas County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Vilas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Vilas County, WI?
- Eagle River is the largest city or town in Vilas County, with about 1,528 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Vilas County?
- Vilas County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54512, 54519, 54521, 54538, 54540.
- What is the population of Vilas County, WI?
- About 23,647 people live in Vilas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Vilas County?
- Vilas County borders Oneida County, Gogebic County, MI, Price County, Iron County, MI, Forest County, Iron County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023