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ZIP code 54871: Shell Lake, WI

54871 is a ZIP code in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, mainly in Washburn County. About 3,270 people live here.

Population
3,270
Median household income
$69,342
Typical home value
$320,400+5.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$644gross, per month
Median age
46
Homeowners
84.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 54871 details

CityShell Lake
StateWisconsin
CountyWashburn County (also partly Burnett County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area115.7 sq mi, plus 7.2 sq mi of water
Population density28 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher29.6% of adults 25+
Average commute21.4 minutes
Center coordinates45.74963, -92.00202

Median rent in 54871 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$278/mo
1 bedroom$357/mo
2 bedrooms$820/mo
3 bedrooms$838/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 54871

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
54813Barronett, WI6.4 mi678
54845Hertel, WI7.8 mi103
54801Spooner, WI8.5 mi6,266
54870Sarona, WI11.3 mi1,698
54829Cumberland, WI13.1 mi5,446
54841Haugen, WI14.6 mi284
54888Trego, WI16.9 mi1,381
54837Frederic, WI17.9 mi3,803

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 54871?

A typical home in ZIP code 54871 is worth about $320,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $69,342 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Wisconsin average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $320,400 homeWhat can a $69,342 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 54871

What city is ZIP code 54871?

ZIP code 54871 is in Shell Lake, WI, in Washburn County.

What county is ZIP code 54871 in?

54871 is mainly in Washburn County, Wisconsin, and partly in Burnett County.

What is the population of ZIP code 54871?

About 3,270 people live in ZIP code 54871, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 54871 in?

54871 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.