Brule
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Brule is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Douglas County, Wisconsin, with 208 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 988 ft (301 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Nebagamon, 7.6 miles SW.
- 208residents (2020 Census)
- 988 ftelevation · 301 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 78 / sq mipopulation density
- 54820ZIP code
About Brule
Brule is an unincorporated, census-designated place, located in the town of Brule, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 208, a decline from 254 at the 2010 census.
U.S. Highway 2, Wisconsin Highway 27 and County Road H are the main routes in the community of Brule.
Intercity bus service to the community is provided by Indian Trails.
Brule is located 6.5 miles east-northeast of Lake Nebagamon; 30 miles east of the city of Superior; and 35 miles west of the city of Ashland.
Brule has a post office with ZIP code 54820.
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Living in Brule
- Median household income
- $92,917
- Median home value
- $232,100
- Median rent
- $917/mo
- Median age
- 59.3
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Brule had 208 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 208 |
|---|---|
| Density | 78 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brule at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 208 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.65 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5584° N, 91.5709° W |
| ZIP code | 54820 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5510550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brule
- Lake Nebagamon7.6 mi SW
- Iron River8.3 mi E
- Poplar10.2 mi W
- Port Wing17.5 mi NE
- Solon Springs19.1 mi SW
- Drummond21.3 mi SE
- Gordon24.6 mi SW
- Herbster25.0 mi NE
- Mason25.7 mi E
- Grand View25.8 mi SE
- Superior25.9 mi W
- Superior26.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brule
What county is Brule in?
Brule is in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Brule, WI?
208 people lived in Brule at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brule, WI?
The ZIP code of Brule is 54820.
What is the elevation of Brule?
988 feet (301 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brule?
Lake Nebagamon (7.6 mi), Iron River (8.3 mi), Poplar (10.2 mi), Port Wing (17.5 mi), Solon Springs (19.1 mi).
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