| ZIP Code | 54603 |
|---|---|
| City | La Crosse |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | La Crosse County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 634 ft |
| Latitude | 43.857742 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.251775 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 18.1% ▲ 81% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,417 (34.9%) |
| Some College | 1,349 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 1,432 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,391 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,066 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,693 ▼ 35% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,500 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $936/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,168 |
| Vacant Units | 470 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,168 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 470 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 54603 is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, within La Crosse County. With a population of 14,181, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 54603 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,693 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54603 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $936 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.0%) and renters (49.0%). Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 54603 is primarily White (83.74%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.1%.
The unemployment rate in 54603 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 54603 in La Crosse, WI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 14,181 residents, a median household income of $49,693, and a median home value of $175,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.