City

La Crosse, WI

3 ZIP codes  ·  La Crosse County  ·  Wisconsin

👥64,655Population
💰$57,800Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$210,396Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓48.3%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.6%Asian: 4.1%Other: 3%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.6%
Asian4.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
22%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads48.3% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma250 (0.7%)
HS Graduate9,592 (25.2%)
Some College4,271 (11.2%)
Associates5,788 (15.2%)
Bachelors4,978 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree13,137 (34.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 34.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College11.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate34.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.7%Renter: 46.3%Tenure
Owner53.7%
Renter46.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,800 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$210,395 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$984/mo
Total Housing Units29,820
Vacant Units1,786

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About La Crosse, WI

La Crosse is a city in Wisconsin, located in La Crosse County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 64,655 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, La Crosse is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,800 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Crosse is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,395, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $984 per month.

The population of La Crosse is well-educated. 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.19%).

La Crosse, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in La Crosse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54601 50,474 $60,078 $220,200 $998 3.1% 51.9% 54.5%
54603 14,181 $49,693 $175,500 $936 6.1% 35.3% 51.0%