Shell Lake
City in Washburn County, Wisconsin
Shell Lake is a city in Washburn County, Wisconsin, with 1,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,240 ft (378 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spooner, 7.0 miles N.
- 1,371residents (2020 Census)
- 1,240 ftelevation · 378 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 235 / sq mipopulation density
- 54871ZIP code
About Shell Lake
Shell Lake is a city in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,371 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Washburn County.
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Living in Shell Lake
- Median household income
- $57,500
- Median home value
- $229,400
- Median rent
- $450/mo
- Median age
- 49.8
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Shell Lake had 1,371 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,371 |
|---|---|
| Density | 235 per sq mi (91 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shell Lake at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Washburn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,371 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.85 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 4.40 sq mi (11.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7264° N, 91.9100° W |
| ZIP code | 54871 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5573200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shell Lake
- Spooner7.0 mi N
- Barronett7.4 mi SW
- Haugen10.4 mi SE
- Trego12.9 mi N
- Cumberland14.3 mi SW
- Birchwood18.0 mi E
- Rice Lake18.5 mi SE
- Springbrook18.6 mi NE
- Stone Lake18.9 mi NE
- Almena22.4 mi S
- Barron22.6 mi S
- Siren23.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shell Lake
What county is Shell Lake in?
Shell Lake is in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Shell Lake, WI?
1,371 people lived in Shell Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shell Lake, WI?
The ZIP code of Shell Lake is 54871.
What is the elevation of Shell Lake?
1,240 feet (378 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shell Lake?
Spooner (7.0 mi), Barronett (7.4 mi), Haugen (10.4 mi), Trego (12.9 mi), Cumberland (14.3 mi).
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