Babcock

Census-designated place in Wood County, Wisconsin

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Babcock is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wood County, Wisconsin, with 122 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 974 ft (297 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ceex Haci, 7.2 miles E.

About Babcock

Babcock is a census-designated place located in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. Babcock is southwest of Wisconsin Rapids, in the town of Remington. Babcock has a post office with ZIP code 54413. As of the 2020 census, Babcock had a population of 122. Its motto is "Birds, Bogs, and Bucks." The community was named for Joseph W. Babcock, a sawmill operator who purchased the site and built a hotel and a depot.

Babcock was once an important junction on the Milwaukee Road, with lines running north, east, south, and southwest. Today, however, only a single track of the Canadian National runs south to Necedah and east to Port Edwards and Wisconsin Rapids.

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Median household income
$46,250
Median home value
$61,700
Median age
44.4
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Babcock, WI population

Babcock had 122 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census122
Density39 per sq mi (15 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Babcock at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyWood County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population122 (2020)
Land area3.10 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Coordinates44.3044° N, 90.1076° W
ZIP code54413
Census code (GEOID)5504150

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Babcock

What county is Babcock in?

Babcock is in Wood County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Babcock, WI?

122 people lived in Babcock at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Babcock, WI?

The ZIP code of Babcock is 54413.

What is the elevation of Babcock?

974 feet (297 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Babcock?

Ceex Haci (7.2 mi), Pittsville (9.6 mi), Nekoosa (9.9 mi), Port Edwards (13.2 mi), Vesper (14.0 mi).

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