Iron River (CDP), Wisconsin

Iron River, Wisconsin
Iron River
Coordinates: 46°33′52″N 91°24′30″W / 46.56444°N 91.40833°W / 46.56444; -91.40833
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountyBayfield
TownIron River
Area
 • Total
6.771 sq mi (17.54 km2)
 • Land6.245 sq mi (16.17 km2)
 • Water0.526 sq mi (1.36 km2)
Elevation
1,106 ft (337 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
768
 • Density110/sq mi (44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54847
Area code(s)715 and 534
GNIS feature ID1566972

Iron River is an unincorporated, census-designated place located in the town of Iron River, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States.

U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main route in the community. Other routes include County Highways A and H.

Intercity bus service to the community is provided by Indian Trails.

Iron River is 27 miles (43 km) west of the city of Ashland and 37 miles (60 km) east of the city of Superior.

Iron River has a post office with ZIP code 54847.

As of the 2020 census, its population was 768, slightly up from 761 at the 2010 census.

Iron River is the home of the Bayfield County Fair. The Fair takes place annually in August.

References

  1. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Iron River, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iron River (CDP), Wisconsin
  3. ^ "Indian Trails Schedule 1491" (PDF). Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  4. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2011.