Cable
Census-designated place in Bayfield County, Wisconsin

Cable is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, with 177 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,368 ft (417 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Drummond, 10.1 miles N.
- 177residents (2020 Census)
- 1,368 ftelevation · 417 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 162 / sq mipopulation density
- 54821ZIP code
About Cable
Cable is an unincorporated, census-designated place located in the Town of Cable, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States.
The community is 16 miles (26 km) northeast of the city of Hayward along U.S. Highway 63 at County Highway M
Cable has a post office with ZIP code 54821. As of the 2020 census, its population was 177, a decline from the figure of 206 tabulated in 2010.
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Living in Cable
- Median household income
- $33,333
- Median home value
- $116,200
- Median rent
- $638/mo
- Median age
- 64.3
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Cable had 177 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 177 |
|---|---|
| Density | 162 per sq mi (63 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cable at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Bayfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 177 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2011° N, 91.2937° W |
| ZIP code | 54821 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5511650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cable
- Drummond10.1 mi N
- Grand View14.7 mi NE
- Hayward16.4 mi SW
- Little Round Lake16.4 mi S
- Chief Lake18.2 mi S
- Clam Lake18.8 mi E
- Mason19.7 mi NE
- New Post21.0 mi S
- Gordon24.3 mi W
- Springbrook25.8 mi SW
- Reserve26.3 mi S
- Minong26.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cable
What county is Cable in?
Cable is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Cable, WI?
177 people lived in Cable at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cable, WI?
The ZIP code of Cable is 54821.
What is the elevation of Cable?
1,368 feet (417 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cable?
Drummond (10.1 mi), Grand View (14.7 mi), Hayward (16.4 mi), Little Round Lake (16.4 mi), Chief Lake (18.2 mi).
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