Vilas County GIS Maps
Vilas County, Wisconsin, has 23,047 residents across 47,695 parcels and covers 857.7 square miles. The population grew 7.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Vilas County is 55125.
Eagle River is the county's largest population center. Vilas County also includes 12 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 30 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Vilas County Trends
- Population
- 23,047▴
- Median Home Value
- $270,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,430▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Vilas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Vilas County Parcels
Vilas County has 47,695 mapped parcels. The median assessed value is $181,000. The median lot size is 1.98 acres. 11,546 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 25,950 distinct owner names. Lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Owner names reach 98.0%. Mailing addresses reach 86.9%. Browse the interactive Vilas County Parcel viewer here.
Vilas County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 47,695 | 100% |
| Owner name | 46,732 | 98.0% |
| Owner mailing address | 41,464 | 86.9% |
| Site address | 26,381 | 55.3% |
| Land use code | 39,474 | 82.8% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 41,207 | 86.4% |
| Land value | 40,491 | 84.9% |
| Improvement value | 41,217 | 86.4% |
| Acreage | 47,671 | 99.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 47,695 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Vilas County parcel records.
Vilas County Population
Vilas County had 23,047 residents in 2020. That was 7.5% higher than in 2010. Vilas County added 2,014 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 27 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Eagle River, Woodruff and Lac Du Flambeau.
Population Trend in Vilas County WI
Vilas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Vilas County Zip Codes
Vilas County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Eagle River (54521), Woodruff (54568) and Lac Du Flambeau (54538). Eagle River is the largest zip by population, with about 8,317 residents or 36% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 72% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Vilas County WI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54521 | Eagle River | 8,317 | ▴ 10.8% |
| 54568 | Woodruff | 5,175 | ▾ -0.4% |
| 54538 | Lac Du Flambeau | 3,133 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 54558 | Saint Germain | 2,215 | ▴ 1.7% |
| 54519 | Conover | 1,285 | ▴ 4.4% |
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Vilas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Vilas County Demographics
Vilas County has a median age of 55.5, which makes the county a little older than Wisconsin overall. About 16.5% of residents are under 18, while 31.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 31.2% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 30.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Vilas County WI
Median Age
55.5
Under 18
16.5%
Age 65+
31.2%
Bachelor's+
30.5%
Vilas County School Districts
Vilas County is served by 2 public school districts with 1,430 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Vilas County WI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Pines School District | 1,342 | 93.8% | ▾ -1.9% |
| Phelps School District | 88 | 6.2% | ▾ -4.3% |
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Vilas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Vilas County Housing & Real Estate
Vilas County has a median home value of $270,700 and a median gross rent of $810. About 83% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Wisconsin median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $559,450 and homes spent about 127 days on the market.
Vilas County Housing Mix
Vilas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Vilas County Housing Trends
Vilas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Vilas County, WI
Vilas County has 2,281 business listings across 409 categories. The largest categories in Vilas County business listings are Lake (367, 16.1%), Lodge (62, 2.7%), and Holiday Rental Home (54, 2.4%). The full Vilas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Vilas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Vilas County, WI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 367 | 16.1% |
| Lodge | 62 | 2.7% |
| Holiday Rental Home | 54 | 2.4% |
| Cabin | 53 | 2.3% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 53 | 2.3% |
| Resort | 48 | 2.1% |
| Hotels | 45 | 2.0% |
| American Restaurants | 38 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 33 | 1.4% |
| Real Estate Agents | 33 | 1.4% |
Vilas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid Inn | Accommodation | Minocqua |
| Myers Accounting & Tax | Accountant | St Germain |
| Your Boat Club Eagle River | Active Life | Eagle River |
| Gentle Healing Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Eagle River |
| United Safety Solutions | Adult Education | Eagle River |
| Roberts Marketing Alliance | Advertising Agency | Eagle River |
| Northwoods Propeller Evid Rentals LLC | Aircraft Dealer | Manitowish Waters |
| Lakeland Aviation of Minocqua | Airport | Arbor Vitae |
| Smokey's | American Restaurants | Manitowish Waters |
| Land O' Lakes, WI | Amusement Park | Land O Lakes |
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Vilas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Vilas County Basemaps
Vilas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Vilas County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Vilas County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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