Washburn County GIS Maps
Washburn County, Wisconsin, has 16,623 residents across 31,890 parcels and covers 797.1 square miles. The population grew 4.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Washburn County is 55129.
Spooner is the county's largest population center. Washburn County also includes 7 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 43 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.
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Washburn County Trends
- Population
- 16,623▴
- Median Home Value
- $207,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,078▾
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Washburn 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.
Washburn County Parcels
Washburn County has 31,890 mapped parcels covering 516,366 acres. The median assessed value is $92,000. The median lot size is 7.30 acres. 14,507 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 14,418 distinct owner names. Owner names and mailing addresses are on nearly every parcel. Assessed values reach 81.3%. Lot sizes reach 95.8%. Browse the interactive Washburn County Parcel viewer here.
Washburn County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 31,890 | 100% |
| Owner name | 31,877 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 31,860 | 99.9% |
| Site address | 14,829 | 46.5% |
| Land use code | 24,503 | 76.8% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 25,933 | 81.3% |
| Land value | 25,933 | 81.3% |
| Improvement value | 25,933 | 81.3% |
| Acreage | 30,566 | 95.8% |
| Parcel boundary | 31,890 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Washburn County parcel records.
Washburn County Population
Washburn County had 16,623 residents in 2020. That was 4.5% higher than in 2010. Washburn County added 587 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 21 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Spooner, Shell Lake and Birchwood.
Population Trend in Washburn County WI
Washburn County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Washburn County Zip Codes
Washburn County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Spooner (54801), Shell Lake (54871) and Birchwood (54817). Spooner is the largest zip by population, with about 6,661 residents or 40% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 75% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Washburn County WI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54801 | Spooner | 6,661 | ▴ 2.6% |
| 54871 | Shell Lake | 3,300 | ▴ 6.3% |
| 54817 | Birchwood | 2,455 | ▴ 12.2% |
| 54859 | Minong | 1,938 | ▴ 2.2% |
| 54870 | Sarona | 1,612 | ▴ 8.5% |
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Washburn County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Washburn County Demographics
Washburn County has a median age of 52.4, which makes the county a little older than Wisconsin overall. About 18.4% of residents are under 18, while 27.6% 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 27.6% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 23.6% 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 Washburn County WI
Median Age
52.4
Under 18
18.4%
Age 65+
27.6%
Bachelor's+
23.6%
Washburn County School Districts
Washburn County is served by 6 public school districts with 6,078 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Rice Lake Area, Hayward Community and Spooner Area. Those three districts account for about 82% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Washburn County WI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake Area School District | 2,096 | 34.5% | ▾ -3.7% |
| Hayward Community School District | 1,885 | 31% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Spooner Area School District | 1,000 | 16.5% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Shell Lake School District | 584 | 9.6% | ▾ -5.5% |
| Northwood School District | 296 | 4.9% | ▾ -9.8% |
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Washburn County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Washburn County Housing & Real Estate
Washburn County has a median home value of $207,900 and a median gross rent of $815. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Wisconsin median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $415,000 and homes spent about 61 days on the market.
Washburn County Housing Mix
Washburn County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Washburn County Housing Trends
Washburn County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County has 1,115 business listings across 331 categories. The largest categories in Washburn County business listings are Lake (121, 10.9%), Campgrounds & RV Parks (27, 2.4%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (27, 2.4%). The full Washburn County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Washburn County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Washburn County, WI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 121 | 10.9% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 27 | 2.4% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 27 | 2.4% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 20 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 18 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 14 | 1.3% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 14 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 13 | 1.2% |
| Lodge | 13 | 1.2% |
| Auto Repair | 13 | 1.2% |
Washburn County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Sam's Place on Long Lake | Accommodation | Sarona |
| Spooner Tax Professionals | Accountant | Spooner |
| Namekagon National Disc Golf Course | Active Life | Trego |
| Wild Rivers Acupuncture and Natural Health | Acupuncture | Minong |
| The Flower Market | Advertising Agency | Spooner |
| Dobbe's Small Engine Repair | Agricultural Service | Spooner |
| Bar H Implements | Agriculture | Stone Lake |
| Shell Lake Municipal Airport | Airport | Shell Lake |
| Indianhead Home Services | Alternative Medicine | Spooner |
| The Landing on Long Lake | American Restaurants | Sarona |
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Washburn County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Washburn County Basemaps
Washburn 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.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Washburn 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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