54656 ZIP Code
Sparta, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 54656 |
| City/Town: | Sparta |
| County: | Monroe |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,008 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,048 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,100 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,487 |
| Median Home Value: | $188,100 |
| Land Area: | 282.3 sq miles
731.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.9901, -90.8032 |
Population Information (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,008 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,179 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,829 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,017 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,359 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,362 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 976 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 866 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,298 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,408 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,309 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,397 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,138 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,973 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 697 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 208 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $188,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $917 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,487 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,022 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 465 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,977 | 70.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,045 | 29.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,428 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 265 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 561 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,589 | 36.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,841 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,849 | 14.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,646 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 677 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (54656 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,048 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,716 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,163 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,100 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,367 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,958 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 260 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,699 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,029 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,453 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 464 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,380 | 91.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 397 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 115 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 148 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 340 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 628 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 605 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 966 | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 769 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 81 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (54656 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 89 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 424 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 442 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 765 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,072 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,186 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,033 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,275 | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 385 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 351 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (54656 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,847 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 870 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 212 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 167 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 873 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (54656 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 481 | 5.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 895 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,789 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 283 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 904 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 403 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 107 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 270 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 314 | 3.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,016 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 590 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 430 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 476 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% | 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 (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,760 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,104 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,663 | 37.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 816 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (54656 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,540 | 78.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,252 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,850 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 443 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 158 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,169 | 16.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (54656 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,155 | 68.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 329 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 502 | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 255 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 367 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 93 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 93 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 679 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (54656 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 689 | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 837 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,241 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 872 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,189 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 499 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 447 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 470 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,241 | 16.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (54656 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 184 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 465 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,969 | 26.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,358 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,191 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 320 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (54656 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,577 | 50.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,443 | 20.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,146 | 16.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 270 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 431 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 94 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (54656 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 523 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,676 | 23.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,847 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,976 | 28.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (54656 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 395 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 622 | 12.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 688 | 13.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,078 | 21.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,382 | 27.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 671 | 13.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 115 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (54656 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,474 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $516 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $917 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,022 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,378 | 48.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,216 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,631 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,429 | 20.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,085 | 29.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,001 | 28.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (54656 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,100 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,260 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,524 | 49.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 994 | 14.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,730 | 24.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (54656 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,130 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 204 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 273 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,184 | 52.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 886 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 583 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,465 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,396 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,576 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,213 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 203 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,281 | 57.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 729 | 32.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (54656 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,905 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,926 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 998 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 719 | 37.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 240 | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 209 | 10.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (54656 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,536 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 229 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 472 | 206.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 472 | 206.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 472 | 206.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 81 | 35.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 279 | 121.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 7.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (54656 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,991 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,128 | 94.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 863 | 5.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 516 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 220 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 127 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (54656 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,022 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,430 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Sparta, WI54656