Iron Belt
Census-designated place in Iron County, Wisconsin

Iron Belt is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Iron County, Wisconsin, with 158 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,555 ft (474 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pence, 2.4 miles E.
- 158residents (2020 Census)
- 1,555 ftelevation · 474 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 64 / sq mipopulation density
- 54536ZIP code
About Iron Belt
Iron Belt is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Iron Belt is located on Wisconsin Highway 77, southwest of Montreal, in the town of Knight. Iron Belt has a post office with ZIP code 54536. As of the 2020 census, its population was 158.
Iron Belt was the birthplace of Karl Emil Nygard, who was the first and only mayor in U.S. history to be a Communist.
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Living in Iron Belt
- Median household income
- $57,969
- Median home value
- $65,400
- Median age
- 49.7
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Iron Belt had 158 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 158 |
|---|---|
| Density | 64 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Iron Belt at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Iron County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 158 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.47 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4030° N, 90.3192° W |
| ZIP code | 54536 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5537125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Iron Belt
- Pence2.4 mi E
- Montreal4.2 mi NE
- Hurley6.0 mi NE
- Saxon7.6 mi NW
- Ironwood, MI8.7 mi NE
- Bessemer, MI13.8 mi E
- Birch Hill13.9 mi NW
- Ramsay, MI16.0 mi E
- Franks Field16.8 mi NW
- Mellen17.2 mi W
- Wakefield, MI19.1 mi E
- Jolmaville20.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Iron Belt
What county is Iron Belt in?
Iron Belt is in Iron County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Iron Belt, WI?
158 people lived in Iron Belt at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Iron Belt, WI?
The ZIP code of Iron Belt is 54536.
What is the elevation of Iron Belt?
1,555 feet (474 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Iron Belt?
Pence (2.4 mi), Montreal (4.2 mi), Hurley (6.0 mi), Saxon (7.6 mi), Ironwood (8.7 mi).
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