Balsam Lake
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin

Balsam Lake is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, with 934 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milltown, 4.2 miles NW.
- 934residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 410 / sq mipopulation density
- 54810ZIP code
About Balsam Lake
Balsam Lake is a village in, and the county seat of Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 934 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Balsam Lake.
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Living in Balsam Lake
- Median household income
- $52,011
- Median home value
- $210,200
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Median age
- 55.9
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Balsam Lake had 934 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 934 |
|---|---|
| Density | 410 per sq mi (158 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Balsam Lake at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 934 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4687° N, 92.4537° W |
| ZIP code | 54810 |
| Official website | balsamlakevillage.com/WP |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5504475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Balsam Lake
- Milltown4.2 mi NW
- Centuria5.2 mi W
- Luck7.5 mi N
- St. Croix Falls9.2 mi SW
- Dresser11.4 mi SW
- Taylors Falls, MN11.6 mi SW
- Amery12.2 mi S
- Frederic12.7 mi N
- Osceola15.6 mi SW
- Turtle Lake15.7 mi E
- Shafer, MN15.7 mi W
- Clayton17.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Balsam Lake
What county is Balsam Lake in?
Balsam Lake is in Polk County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Balsam Lake, WI?
934 people lived in Balsam Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Balsam Lake, WI?
The ZIP code of Balsam Lake is 54810.
What is the elevation of Balsam Lake?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Balsam Lake?
Milltown (4.2 mi), Centuria (5.2 mi), Luck (7.5 mi), St. Croix Falls (9.2 mi), Dresser (11.4 mi).
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