Townsend
Census-designated place in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Townsend is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oconto County, Wisconsin, with 179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,355 ft (413 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakewood, 4.0 miles SE.
- 179residents (2020 Census)
- 1,355 ftelevation · 413 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 364 / sq mipopulation density
- 54175ZIP code
About Townsend
Townsend is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Townsend, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. Townsend is located on Wisconsin Highway 32, 22.5 miles (36.2 km) southeast of Crandon. Townsend has a post office with ZIP code 54175. As of the 2020 census, its population was 179, up from 146 at the 2010 census.
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- Median home value
- $158,300
- Median age
- 70.2
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Townsend had 179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 364 per sq mi (141 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Townsend at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oconto County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 179 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3240° N, 88.5904° W |
| ZIP code | 54175 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5580300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Townsend
- Lakewood4.0 mi SE
- Wabeno8.6 mi NW
- Mountain11.2 mi SE
- White Lake14.1 mi SW
- Laona16.7 mi N
- Mole Lake21.8 mi NW
- Crandon22.4 mi NW
- Goodman23.5 mi NE
- Suring24.8 mi SE
- Post Lake25.4 mi W
- Neopit25.9 mi SW
- Zoar26.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Townsend
What county is Townsend in?
Townsend is in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Townsend, WI?
179 people lived in Townsend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Townsend, WI?
The ZIP code of Townsend is 54175.
What is the elevation of Townsend?
1,355 feet (413 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Townsend?
Lakewood (4.0 mi), Wabeno (8.6 mi), Mountain (11.2 mi), White Lake (14.1 mi), Laona (16.7 mi).
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