Iron, Wisconsin — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Iron, Iron County.
| City | Iron |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Iron |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.285511 |
| Longitude | -90.234773 |
| Population | 5,916 |
| Density | 5.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54534, 54538 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Hurley |
Iron is a locality in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,916. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Iron is located at 46.2855°N, 90.2348°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54538.
Iron rests in a landscape shaped by the deep, ancient pulse of the earth, where rolling hills, cloaked in dense forests of pine and birch, give way to sprawling wetlands and the glint of numerous lakes. It lies 89.2 miles north-north-east of Clark, WI (from Clark, WI: bearing 13°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Montreal. The air here carries the clean scent of damp soil and evergreen needles, a refreshing balm that intensifies under the vast, ever-shifting sky. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, paints fleeting mosaics on the mossy ground, and the quietude is broken only by the distant call of a loon or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, imbuing the very stillness with a sense of vibrant, hidden life. The terrain itself, a subtle rise and fall that hints at glacial sculpting, offers a constant, gentle invitation to explore its secluded coves and sun-dappled clearings. The history of Iron is inextricably linked to the wealth drawn from its iron ore deposits, a legacy that still whispers through the region's character and the echoes of its past industries. Though the era of large-scale mining has largely receded, the spirit of resilience and hard work forged in those days continues to inform the local economy, which now finds strength in forestry, tourism drawn to its pristine natural beauty, and a scattering of small, independent businesses. This quiet persistence is palpable in the unhurried pace of life, where neighbors still know each other's names and the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of the day. The presence of the Montreal River, its waters a cool, clear artery, adds another dimension to Iron, offering both recreational pursuits and a reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this land for millennia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Iron, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Iron and Iron County.
Detailed location data for Iron includes the ZIP code (54534), telephone area code (715), county seat of Iron County (Hurley), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Iron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |