City

Onalaska, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  La Crosse County  ·  Wisconsin

👥24,619Population
💰$85,255Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$279,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓54.7%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

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 HH 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
Median Home Value$279,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,109/mo
Total Housing Units11,166
Vacant Units410

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%
About Onalaska, WI

Onalaska is a city in Wisconsin, located in La Crosse County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,619 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Onalaska is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,255 is near the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Onalaska is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,109 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onalaska is well-educated. 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.5%).

Onalaska, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Onalaska
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54650 24,619 $85,255 $279,100 $1,109 2.9% 54.7% 67.9%