54603 ZIP Code
La Crosse, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54603 |
| City/Town: | La Crosse |
| County: | La Crosse |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,780 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,113 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,238 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,100 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,200 |
| Land Area: | 8.9 sq miles
22.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.8577, -91.2518 |
Population Information (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,780 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,033 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,747 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 669 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 856 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 480 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 650 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,075 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,600 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,732 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,162 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,538 | 11.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 778 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,532 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 442 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 266 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $897 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,100 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,615 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 485 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,343 | 50.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,272 | 49.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,050 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 119 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 401 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,730 | 37.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,153 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,299 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,465 | 14.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 883 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,113 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,198 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,193 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,238 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,742 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,418 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 306 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,874 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,565 | 88.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 460 | 6.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 365 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,763 | 85.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 429 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 120 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 538 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 23 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 907 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 208 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 380 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 221 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 318 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 406 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 626 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 774 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,077 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,537 | 23.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 772 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 679 | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 185 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 241 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,166 | 69.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 971 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 123 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 216 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 220 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 510 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 351 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,077 | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 202 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,248 | 16.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 270 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 92 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 346 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 767 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,630 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 784 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 463 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 124 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.1% | 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 (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,342 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,180 | 59.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,814 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,412 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,031 | 76.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,043 | 30.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,491 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 495 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 106 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,212 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,997 | 56.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 368 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 720 | 10.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 595 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 170 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 361 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 730 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 159 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 173 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 240 | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 790 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 826 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,131 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 585 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 792 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 392 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,171 | 30.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 96 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,492 | 21.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,531 | 35.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,028 | 28.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 847 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 106 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,260 | 64.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 151 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,057 | 31.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 79 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 743 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,470 | 37.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,625 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 777 | 11.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 151 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 234 | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 892 | 26.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,062 | 31.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 652 | 19.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 238 | 7.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,296 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $546 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $897 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,615 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,065 | 31.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 568 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,074 | 31.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,636 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,283 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,855 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,078 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,625 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,095 | 34.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 98 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,102 | 18.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,206 | 36.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,762 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 226 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 228 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 909 | 32.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 519 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 880 | 31.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,407 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 746 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,754 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,879 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 17 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 942 | 50.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 920 | 49.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,434 | 83.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,227 | 16.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,389 | 62.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 838 | 37.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 631 | 28.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,394 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 130 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 386 | 296.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 386 | 296.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 386 | 296.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 116 | 89.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 2.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,111 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,497 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 614 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 163 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 32 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 419 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,615 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,933 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
La Crosse, WI54603