Lake Tomahawk
Census-designated place in Oneida County, Wisconsin

Lake Tomahawk is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oneida County, Wisconsin, with 246 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,640 ft (500 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Minocqua, 7.9 miles NW.
- 246residents (2020 Census)
- 1,640 ftelevation · 500 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 159 / sq mipopulation density
- 54539ZIP code
About Lake Tomahawk
Lake Tomahawk is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Lake Tomahawk, Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. Lake Tomahawk is located on Wisconsin Highway 47, 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Rhinelander. Lake Tomahawk has a post office with ZIP code 54539. As of the 2020 census, its population was 246, up from 228 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Lake Tomahawk
- Median household income
- $62,981
- Median home value
- $195,600
- Median rent
- $855/mo
- Median age
- 56.5
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Lake Tomahawk had 246 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 246 |
|---|---|
| Density | 159 per sq mi (62 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Tomahawk at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oneida County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 246 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8092° N, 89.5774° W |
| ZIP code | 54539 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5541875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Tomahawk
- Minocqua7.9 mi NW
- Woodruff8.0 mi NW
- Sayner12.5 mi N
- Rhinelander14.1 mi SE
- Eagle River17.3 mi NE
- Lac du Flambeau18.7 mi NW
- Three Lakes19.7 mi E
- Boulder Junction21.4 mi N
- Tomahawk23.7 mi S
- Elcho31.8 mi SE
- Mercer33.0 mi NW
- Summit Lake34.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Tomahawk
What county is Lake Tomahawk in?
Lake Tomahawk is in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Lake Tomahawk, WI?
246 people lived in Lake Tomahawk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Tomahawk, WI?
The ZIP code of Lake Tomahawk is 54539.
What is the elevation of Lake Tomahawk?
1,640 feet (500 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Tomahawk?
Minocqua (7.9 mi), Woodruff (8.0 mi), Sayner (12.5 mi), Rhinelander (14.1 mi), Eagle River (17.3 mi).
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