Herbster
Census-designated place in Bayfield County, Wisconsin

Herbster is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, with 130 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cornucopia, 6.4 miles E.
- 130residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.4 km²
- 23 / sq mipopulation density
- 54844ZIP code
About Herbster
Herbster is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Clover in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States, located on the south shore of Lake Superior. As of the 2020 census, Herbster had a population of 130. Herbster is 7 miles (11 km) east of Port Wing and 8 miles (13 km) west of Cornucopia on Wisconsin Highway 13, the main route through the community. The primary north/south route is by Lenawee Road / Forest Road 262, leading from Lake Superior to the Chequamegon National Forest.
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Living in Herbster
- Median household income
- $50,833
- Median home value
- $275,000
- Median age
- 62.8
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Herbster had 130 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 130 |
|---|---|
| Density | 23 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Herbster at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Bayfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 130 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.57 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8422° N, 91.2419° W |
| ZIP code | 54844 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5533975 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Herbster
- Cornucopia6.4 mi E
- Port Wing8.0 mi SW
- Iron River19.6 mi S
- Washburn19.8 mi SE
- Bayfield19.8 mi E
- Two Harbors, MN24.2 mi NW
- Brule25.0 mi SW
- Ashland25.1 mi SE
- Bayfront26.2 mi SE
- Knife River, MN26.6 mi W
- Beaver Bay, MN28.8 mi N
- Mason29.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Herbster
What county is Herbster in?
Herbster is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Herbster, WI?
130 people lived in Herbster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Herbster, WI?
The ZIP code of Herbster is 54844.
What is the elevation of Herbster?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Herbster?
Cornucopia (6.4 mi), Port Wing (8.0 mi), Iron River (19.6 mi), Washburn (19.8 mi), Bayfield (19.8 mi).
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