Wabeno
Census-designated place in Forest County, Wisconsin

Wabeno is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Forest County, Wisconsin, with 453 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,539 ft (469 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laona, 8.3 miles N.
- 453residents (2020 Census)
- 1,539 ftelevation · 469 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 190 / sq mipopulation density
- 54566ZIP code
About Wabeno
Wabeno is an unincorporated census-designated place located within the town of Wabeno, in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on Wisconsin Highway 32 at the eastern terminus of Wisconsin Highway 52 within the Nicolet National Forest. As of the 2020 census, its population was 453, down from 575 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Wabeno
- Median household income
- $36,250
- Median home value
- $112,500
- Median rent
- $579/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Wabeno had 453 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 453 |
|---|---|
| Density | 190 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wabeno at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Forest County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 453 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.39 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4394° N, 88.6581° W |
| ZIP code | 54566 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5583000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wabeno
- Laona8.3 mi N
- Townsend8.6 mi SE
- Lakewood11.9 mi SE
- Crandon14.5 mi NW
- Mole Lake15.7 mi W
- Argonne18.5 mi NW
- Goodman19.4 mi NE
- Mountain19.8 mi SE
- White Lake20.0 mi S
- Newald20.8 mi N
- Post Lake21.0 mi W
- Elcho25.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wabeno
What county is Wabeno in?
Wabeno is in Forest County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Wabeno, WI?
453 people lived in Wabeno at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wabeno, WI?
The ZIP code of Wabeno is 54566.
What is the elevation of Wabeno?
1,539 feet (469 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wabeno?
Laona (8.3 mi), Townsend (8.6 mi), Lakewood (11.9 mi), Crandon (14.5 mi), Mole Lake (15.7 mi).
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