| ZIP Code | 54601 |
|---|---|
| City | La Crosse |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | La Crosse County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft |
| Latitude | 43.806243 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.140632 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 17.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.9% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 113 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,175 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 2,922 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 4,356 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,587 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,071 (39.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,078 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,200 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $998/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,652 |
| Vacant Units | 1,316 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,652 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,316 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 54601 is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, within La Crosse County. With a population of 50,474, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.2 years. Economically, 54601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,078 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54601 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $998 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.5%) and renters (45.5%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 54601 is primarily White (89.44%). Residents are well-educated — 51.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.6%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54601 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 54601 in La Crosse, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 50,474 residents, a median household income of $60,078, and a median home value of $220,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.