Hayward
City in Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Hayward is a city in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, with 2,533 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Little Round Lake, 6.3 miles SE.
- 2,533residents (2020 Census)
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 674 / sq mipopulation density
- 54843ZIP code
About Hayward
Hayward is a city in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Its population was 2,533 at the 2020 census. The city was formally organized in 1883. It is near the Namekagon River and is surrounded by the Town of Hayward.
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Living in Hayward
- Median household income
- $45,665
- Median home value
- $184,700
- Median rent
- $829/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Hayward had 2,533 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,533 |
|---|---|
| Density | 674 per sq mi (260 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hayward at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Sawyer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,533 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.76 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Coordinates | 46.0066° N, 91.4897° W |
| ZIP code | 54843 |
| Official website | cityofhaywardwi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5533450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hayward
- Little Round Lake6.3 mi SE
- Chief Lake8.7 mi SE
- Springbrook10.4 mi SW
- Stone Lake12.0 mi S
- Reserve14.0 mi SE
- New Post15.3 mi SE
- Cable16.4 mi NE
- Couderay17.2 mi SE
- Minong17.3 mi W
- Trego17.9 mi SW
- Radisson21.1 mi SE
- Gordon21.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Hayward
What county is Hayward in?
Hayward is in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Hayward, WI?
2,533 people lived in Hayward at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hayward, WI?
The ZIP code of Hayward is 54843.
What towns are near Hayward?
Little Round Lake (6.3 mi), Chief Lake (8.7 mi), Springbrook (10.4 mi), Stone Lake (12.0 mi), Reserve (14.0 mi).
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