US ZIP Code
54650

Onalaska, WI

La Crosse County  ·  Wisconsin

● Active
👥 24,619 Population
💰 $85,255 Median HH Income
▲ 12% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019
🎂 41.3 Median Age
🏠 $279,100 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019
🎓 54.7% College Grads
▲ 41% above avg
📊 2.9% Unemployment
▼ 41% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code54650
CityOnalaska
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyLa Crosse County
Area Code353/608
Elevation636 ft
Latitude43.909405
Longitude-91.224829
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS55063
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.4% (11,921) Female 51.6% (12,698) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 2.1%Asian: 4.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Black2.1%
Asian4.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg Household Size2.28
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads54.7% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (0.4%)
HS Graduate3,275 (19.2%)
Some College1,565 (9.2%)
Associates2,800 (16.4%)
Bachelors2,636 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree6,688 (39.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 39.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College9.2%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate39.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–100k
2%
$100k–150k
3%
$150k–200k
13%
$200k–300k
34%
$300k–500k
34%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,255 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019
Median Home Value$279,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,109/mo ↑ 25% since 2019
Total Units11,166
Vacant Units410
Avg HH Size2.28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–50k
14%
$50k–75k
20%
$75k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
22%
$150k–200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units11,166
Vacant410
Owner Occupied67.9%
Renter Occupied32.2%
Avg HH Size2.28
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 54650 is in Onalaska, WI, in La Crosse County.
ZIP code 54650 is located in Wisconsin (WI).
ZIP code 54650 is in La Crosse County, WI.
ZIP 54650 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 54650 is 24,619 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 54650 is $85,255 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 54650 is $279,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 54650

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.