Lake Wisconsin
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Lake Wisconsin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbia County, Wisconsin, with 4,616 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Merrimac, 1.7 miles NW.
- 4,616residents (2020 Census)
- 807 ftelevation · 246 m
- 13.4 sq miland area · 34.7 km²
- 345 / sq mipopulation density
- 53561ZIP code
About Lake Wisconsin
Lake Wisconsin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia and Sauk counties, in the towns of Lodi and Merrimac, in Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,616 at the 2020 census, up from 4,189 at the 2010 census.
The Columbia County portion of the Lake Wisconsin is part of the Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area, while the Sauk County portion is part of the Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Lake Wisconsin
- Median household income
- $124,127
- Median home value
- $452,400
- Median rent
- $1,515/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Lake Wisconsin had 4,616 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,616 |
|---|---|
| Density | 345 per sq mi (133 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Wisconsin at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,616 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.40 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Water area | 11.09 sq mi (28.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3647° N, 89.5960° W |
| ZIP code | 53561 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5542012 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Wisconsin
- Merrimac1.7 mi NW
- Lodi4.3 mi SE
- Prairie du Sac8.5 mi SW
- Bluffview8.9 mi W
- Dekorra9.2 mi NE
- Sauk City9.3 mi SW
- Dane9.5 mi SE
- Poynette9.8 mi E
- Baraboo10.1 mi NW
- Arlington11.4 mi E
- West Baraboo11.9 mi NW
- Portage14.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wisconsin
What county is Lake Wisconsin in?
Lake Wisconsin is in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Lake Wisconsin, WI?
4,616 people lived in Lake Wisconsin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Wisconsin, WI?
The ZIP code of Lake Wisconsin is 53561.
What is the elevation of Lake Wisconsin?
807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Wisconsin?
Merrimac (1.7 mi), Lodi (4.3 mi), Prairie du Sac (8.5 mi), Bluffview (8.9 mi), Dekorra (9.2 mi).
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