Chain O' Lakes
Census-designated place in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Chain O' Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, with 1,124 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 915 ft (279 m) above sea level. The nearest town is King, 2.1 miles E.
- 1,124residents (2020 Census)
- 915 ftelevation · 279 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 328 / sq mipopulation density
- 54946main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Chain O' Lakes
Chain O' Lakes is a census-designated place in the towns of Farmington and Dayton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chain O' Lakes had a population of 1,124. Before 2010, it was part of the Chain O' Lakes-King CDP. It consists of twenty-two lakes connected by channels, natural openings, and creeks. In the Menominee language, the chain of lakes are called Sīsepikamiw. This name literally means "Sprawling water, like an animal basking in the sun".
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Living in Chain O' Lakes
- Median household income
- $83,194
- Median home value
- $640,000
- Median rent
- $768/mo
- Median age
- 64
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Chain O' Lakes had 1,124 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,124 |
|---|---|
| Density | 328 per sq mi (127 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chain O' Lakes at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Waupaca County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,124 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.42 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3320° N, 89.1654° W |
| ZIP codes | 54946, 54981 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5513880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chain O' Lakes
- King2.1 mi E
- Waupaca4.9 mi E
- Scandinavia8.9 mi N
- Amherst9.9 mi NW
- Ogdensburg11.1 mi NE
- Wild Rose11.3 mi S
- Weyauwega11.5 mi E
- Amherst Junction12.0 mi NW
- Iola12.5 mi N
- Nelsonville12.9 mi NW
- Almond13.0 mi SW
- Pine River13.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chain O' Lakes
What county is Chain O' Lakes in?
Chain O' Lakes is in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Chain O' Lakes, WI?
1,124 people lived in Chain O' Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chain O' Lakes, WI?
The main ZIP code is 54946. Other ZIP codes: 54981.
What is the elevation of Chain O' Lakes?
915 feet (279 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chain O' Lakes?
King (2.1 mi), Waupaca (4.9 mi), Scandinavia (8.9 mi), Amherst (9.9 mi), Ogdensburg (11.1 mi).
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