54601 ZIP Code
La Crosse, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54601 |
| City/Town: | La Crosse |
| County: | La Crosse |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,116 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,500 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,702 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,744 |
| Median Home Value: | $201,700 |
| Land Area: | 75.4 sq miles
195.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.8062, -91.1406 |
Population Information (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,116 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,698 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,418 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,269 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,038 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,406 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,977 | 9.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,436 | 18.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,681 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,986 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,556 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,342 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,740 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,894 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,386 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,405 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $201,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $965 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,744 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,352 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,392 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,652 | 54.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,700 | 45.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,990 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 481 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 721 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,041 | 23.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,358 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,493 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,837 | 22.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,059 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,500 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,174 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,651 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,702 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,024 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,952 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 966 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,097 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,627 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,367 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 907 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 46,597 | 91.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 781 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,871 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 418 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,402 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 912 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 932 | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 564 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 103 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 247 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,422 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 962 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,894 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,242 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,759 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,729 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,052 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,805 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,264 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,223 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,278 | 71.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,760 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 349 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,175 | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 627 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,361 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,252 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,620 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 849 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,417 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 825 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 558 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,691 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,752 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,653 | 32.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,490 | 12.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 973 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 775 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,240 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 39,749 | 77.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,581 | 28.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,977 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,075 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,248 | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,336 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 772 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 242 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,804 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,345 | 54.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,302 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,171 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,218 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,496 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,353 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,182 | 14.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 677 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 47 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,765 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,752 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,307 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,097 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,934 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,599 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,985 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,488 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,770 | 21.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 831 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,368 | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,047 | 31.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,054 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,390 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,054 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,686 | 59.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 992 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,918 | 32.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 402 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 98 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 94 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 140 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,827 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,254 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,925 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,346 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 655 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 361 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,486 | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,256 | 27.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,374 | 29.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,892 | 16.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 564 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,478 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $632 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $965 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,352 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,284 | 34.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,659 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,347 | 25.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,560 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,164 | 19.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,790 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,513 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,029 | 51.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,047 | 37.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 523 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,773 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,169 | 51.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,207 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 613 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 375 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,387 | 19.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,636 | 9.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 11,196 | 65.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 43,165 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,921 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,217 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,878 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 322 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,008 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,548 | 43.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,359 | 75.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,376 | 24.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,416 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,852 | 47.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,866 | 15.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 108 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 49,786 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 481 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,330 | 276.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,330 | 276.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,330 | 276.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 184 | 38.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 91 | 18.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 180 | 37.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 5.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,847 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 46,440 | 95.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,407 | 4.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 993 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 488 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 845 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 81 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,352 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,779 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
La Crosse, WI54601