City

Independence, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Trempealeau County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,685Population
💰$65,083Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$175,900Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 17.8%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic17.8%
Black2.9%
Asian0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (2%)
HS Graduate828 (47.2%)
Some College199 (11.3%)
Associates171 (9.7%)
Bachelors267 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree255 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College11.3%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,083 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$175,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units1,250
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Independence, WI

Independence is a city in Wisconsin, located in Trempealeau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,685 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Independence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,083 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Independence is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Independence is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.17%).

Independence, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Independence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54747 2,685 $65,083 $175,900 $871 3.1% 29.7% 64.7%