54601 ZIP Code, La Crosse, WI
54601 is a ZIP code in La Crosse, Wisconsin in La Crosse County. It covers 75 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54603, 54623 and 54669. 50,397 people live here in 21,472 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Wisconsin ZIP codes. With about 668 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (54% own). Median household income is $61,639, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; 24% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: La Crosse, WI
- County: La Crosse County
- Land area: 75 sq mi
- Population: 50,397
- Median household income: $61,639
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 50,397 |
| Households | 21,472 |
| Median household income | $61,639 |
| Income per person | $39,007 |
| Median age | 32.7 |
| Homeowners | 54.0% |
| Median home value | $235,100 |
| Median rent | $1,044 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% |
| Broadband internet | 90.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 5.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.2% |
| $100–150K | 14.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.0% |
| $200K+ | 6.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.6% |
| 10–19 | 15.7% |
| 20–24 | 17.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.5% |
| 45–54 | 9.0% |
| 55–64 | 9.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.3% |
| Owned outright | 21.4% |
| Rented | 43.1% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 52.0% |
| Townhome | 6.8% |
| 2–4 units | 10.2% |
| 5–19 units | 13.4% |
| 20+ units | 14.7% |
| Mobile / other | 2.9% |
Businesses in 54601
1,272 business establishments with 31,129 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 176
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 163
- Retail Trade: 158
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 140
- Finance and Insurance: 112
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 111
- Construction: 85
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 68
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54603 — La Crosse city, WI (6.6 mi)
- 54623 — Coon Valley village, WI (7.8 mi)
- 54669 — West Salem village, WI (7.8 mi)
- 54650 — Onalaska city, WI (8.3 mi)
- 54658 — Stoddard village, WI (8.9 mi)
- 54653 — Rockland village, WI (10.7 mi)
- 55947 — La Crescent city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 54621 — Chaseburg village, WI (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 54601
- La Crosse, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Joseph, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- La Crosse County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in La Crosse County
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in La Crosse County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in La Crosse County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54601 in?
- 54601 is a La Crosse, WI mailing address. By land area, 19% lies inside La Crosse and 3% lies inside St. Joseph; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54601 in?
- 54601 is in La Crosse County.
- What is the population of 54601?
- About 50,397 people (±951), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 51,090.
- What is the median household income in 54601?
- $61,639 (±$2,594), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 54601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54603 (6.6 mi, La Crosse), 54623 (7.8 mi, Coon Valley), 54669 (7.8 mi, West Salem), 54650 (8.3 mi, Onalaska), 54658 (8.9 mi, Stoddard) and 54653 (10.7 mi, Rockland).
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