| ZIP Code | 54639 |
|---|---|
| City | La Farge |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Vernon County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 821 ft |
| Latitude | 43.610809 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.599646 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55123 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 21.4% ▲ 114% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.0% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 677 (46%) |
| Some College | 167 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 197 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 172 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 240 (16.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,446 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $180,700 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $680/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,204 |
| Vacant Units | 177 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,204 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 177 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 54639 is located in La Farge, Wisconsin, within Vernon County. With a population of 2,640, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 54639 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,446 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54639 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $180,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $680 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 54639 is primarily White (97.01%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.4%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54639 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 54639 in La Farge, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,640 residents, a median household income of $57,446, and a median home value of $180,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.