City

La Farge, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,640Population
💰$57,446Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$180,700Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.4%)
HS Graduate677 (46%)
Some College167 (11.3%)
Associates197 (13.4%)
Bachelors172 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree240 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College11.3%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,446 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$180,700 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units1,204
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About La Farge, WI

La Farge is a city in Wisconsin, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,640 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, La Farge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,446 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Farge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $680 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Farge is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Farge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54639 2,640 $57,446 $180,700 $680 2.9% 28.0% 77.3%