City

West Salem, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  La Crosse County  ·  Wisconsin

👥8,227Population
💰$100,214Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$288,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.0%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 5%Other: 3.8%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.4%
Asian5.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads58.0% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,232 (22.8%)
Some College483 (8.9%)
Associates548 (10.1%)
Bachelors834 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree2,300 (42.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 42.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad22.8%
Some College8.9%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate42.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,214 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$288,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,156/mo
Total Housing Units3,246
Vacant Units228

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About West Salem, WI

West Salem is a city in Wisconsin, located in La Crosse County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,227 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, West Salem is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,214 is above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Salem is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $288,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,156 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Salem is well-educated. 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54669 8,227 $100,214 $288,600 $1,156 3.0% 58.0% 83.1%