| ZIP Code | 54650 |
|---|---|
| City | Onalaska |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | La Crosse County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 636 ft |
| Latitude | 43.909405 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.224829 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.7% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 71 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,275 (19.2%) |
| Some College | 1,565 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 2,800 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,636 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,688 (39.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,255 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,109/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,166 |
| Vacant Units | 410 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,166 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 410 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 54650 is located in Onalaska, Wisconsin, within La Crosse County. With a population of 24,619, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 54650 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,255 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 54650 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $279,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,109 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 54650 is primarily White (86.50%). Residents are well-educated — 54.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 54650 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 54650 in Onalaska, WI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,619 residents, a median household income of $85,255, and a median home value of $279,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.