Washburn
City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Washburn is a city in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, with 2,051 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bayfront, 6.4 miles SE.
- 2,051residents (2020 Census)
- 692 ftelevation · 211 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 524 / sq mipopulation density
- 54891ZIP code
About Washburn
Washburn is a city and the county seat of Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,051 at the 2020 census. The city is just east of and adjacent to the Town of Washburn. It is in northern Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.
Wisconsin Highway 13 and County Highway C are the main routes in the community.
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Living in Washburn
- Median household income
- $62,128
- Median home value
- $178,900
- Median rent
- $798/mo
- Median age
- 51.7
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Washburn had 2,051 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,051 |
|---|---|
| Density | 524 per sq mi (202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washburn at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Bayfield County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,051 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.92 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6767° N, 90.9013° W |
| ZIP code | 54891 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5583525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washburn
- Bayfront6.4 mi SE
- Ashland6.7 mi S
- Diaperville10.2 mi SE
- Bayfield10.3 mi N
- Odanah12.0 mi SE
- New Odanah13.0 mi SE
- Cornucopia15.8 mi NW
- Franks Field16.7 mi SE
- Marengo18.2 mi S
- Mason18.2 mi SW
- Jolmaville18.3 mi SE
- Birch Hill19.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washburn
What county is Washburn in?
Washburn is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Washburn, WI?
2,051 people lived in Washburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washburn, WI?
The ZIP code of Washburn is 54891.
What is the elevation of Washburn?
692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washburn?
Bayfront (6.4 mi), Ashland (6.7 mi), Diaperville (10.2 mi), Bayfield (10.3 mi), Odanah (12.0 mi).
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