Iron River
Census-designated place in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Iron River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, with 768 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,106 ft (337 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brule, 8.3 miles W.
- 768residents (2020 Census)
- 1,106 ftelevation · 337 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.2 km²
- 123 / sq mipopulation density
- 54847ZIP code
About Iron River
Iron River is an unincorporated, census-designated place located in the town of Iron River, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States.
U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main route in the community. Other routes include County Highways A and H.
Intercity bus service to the community is provided by Indian Trails.
Iron River is 27 miles (43 km) west of the city of Ashland and 37 miles (60 km) east of the city of Superior.
Iron River has a post office with ZIP code 54847.
As of the 2020 census, its population was 768, slightly up from 761 at the 2010 census.
Iron River is the home of the Bayfield County Fair. The Fair takes place annually in August.
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Living in Iron River
- Median household income
- $50,536
- Median home value
- $171,100
- Median rent
- $696/mo
- Median age
- 46.9
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Iron River had 768 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 768 |
|---|---|
| Density | 123 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Iron River at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Bayfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 768 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.26 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5793° N, 91.3999° W |
| ZIP code | 54847 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5537175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Iron River
- Brule8.3 mi W
- Port Wing13.6 mi N
- Lake Nebagamon15.5 mi W
- Drummond17.8 mi SE
- Poplar18.2 mi W
- Mason19.0 mi SE
- Herbster19.6 mi N
- Grand View20.3 mi SE
- Cornucopia23.6 mi NE
- Washburn24.6 mi E
- Ashland25.1 mi E
- Solon Springs26.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Iron River
What county is Iron River in?
Iron River is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Iron River, WI?
768 people lived in Iron River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Iron River, WI?
The ZIP code of Iron River is 54847.
What is the elevation of Iron River?
1,106 feet (337 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Iron River?
Brule (8.3 mi), Port Wing (13.6 mi), Lake Nebagamon (15.5 mi), Drummond (17.8 mi), Poplar (18.2 mi).
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