Iron River, Wisconsin

Iron River: city in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States of America

About

Iron River is a city located in the county of Bayfield in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,123 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,157 inhabitants.

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Location of Iron River on Wisconsin map.

Quick Facts about Iron River

Population 1,157 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Wisconsin (United States)
County Bayfield County
Postal code 54847
Area 90.4 km2
Latitude & Longitude 46.5644,-91.4083
Altitude 1,207 feet / 368 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 02:08:54 (15th April 2026)
Density 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 2.94% (2010-2020)
Weather 51℉ Chance Rain And Snow 7-days weather
IronRiverWI Downtown image
IronRiverWI Downtown image

Geography

Iron River is located at 46°33'52"N 91°24'30"W (46.5643900, -91.4082500).

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Weather

51°F
Chance Rain And Snow
5 to 10 mph N Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

The population of Iron River increased by 2.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,123 - census
2011 1,129 0.53% estimation process
2012 1,130 0.09% estimation process
2013 1,136 0.53% estimation process
2014 1,126 -0.89% estimation process
2015 1,127 0.09% estimation process
2016 1,124 -0.27% estimation process
2017 1,131 0.62% estimation process
2018 1,133 0.18% estimation process
2019 1,134 0.09% estimation process
2020 1,157 1.99% estimation process
Iron River zip code is 54847. County name: Bayfield, County fips: 55007

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Iron River, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
239512 Northland College Ashland (WI) 54806-3999

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Iron River, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DUU Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota 175 Kirby Student Union BUS
DUL Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota 4426 Grand Ave. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Iron River.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Iron River Post Office Iron River (WI) 54847

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Iron River, Michigan city in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 960 people.

Other cities in Bayfield County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bayfield County , WI.

City Name Population Title
Cable 839 Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, USA
Barksdale 741 Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Bayfield 703 Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Oulu 539 Town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States
Drummond 465 Town in Wisconsin, United States
Port Wing 376 Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Mason 324 Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Washburn 290 Fourth-class city in and county seat of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Delta 275 Town in Wisconsin, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Iron River distances to largest Wisconsin cities