Eagle River
City in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Eagle River is a city in Vilas County, Wisconsin, with 1,628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,647 ft (502 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Three Lakes, 9.3 miles SE.
- 1,628residents (2020 Census)
- 1,647 ftelevation · 502 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 499 / sq mipopulation density
- 54521ZIP code
About Eagle River
Eagle River is a city in and the county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2020 census. Because of the many lakes in the area, the city is a popular vacation and retirement destination. The area contains many condominiums, seasonal vacation homes, and hunting cabins.
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Living in Eagle River
- Median household income
- $55,179
- Median home value
- $213,900
- Median rent
- $928/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Eagle River had 1,628 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,628 |
|---|---|
| Density | 499 per sq mi (193 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eagle River at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Vilas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,628 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.26 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9247° N, 89.2578° W |
| ZIP code | 54521 |
| Official website | eagleriver.govoffice2.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5521625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eagle River
- Three Lakes9.3 mi SE
- Sayner14.3 mi W
- Lake Tomahawk17.3 mi SW
- Woodruff20.9 mi W
- Minocqua21.7 mi W
- Rhinelander21.7 mi S
- Boulder Junction23.1 mi NW
- Watersmeet, MI25.7 mi N
- Argonne26.0 mi SE
- Long Lake29.0 mi E
- Newald29.7 mi SE
- Crandon30.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eagle River
What county is Eagle River in?
Eagle River is in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Eagle River, WI?
1,628 people lived in Eagle River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eagle River, WI?
The ZIP code of Eagle River is 54521.
What is the elevation of Eagle River?
1,647 feet (502 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eagle River?
Three Lakes (9.3 mi), Sayner (14.3 mi), Lake Tomahawk (17.3 mi), Woodruff (20.9 mi), Minocqua (21.7 mi).
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