54603 ZIP Code, La Crosse, WI
54603 is a ZIP code in La Crosse, Wisconsin in La Crosse County. It covers 8.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54650, 55947 and 54601. 13,738 people live here in 6,799 households. At about 1,550 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (52% own). Median household income is $52,012, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: La Crosse, WI
- County: La Crosse County
- Land area: 8.9 sq mi
- Population: 13,738
- Median household income: $52,012
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,738 |
| Households | 6,799 |
| Median household income | $52,012 |
| Income per person | $33,754 |
| Median age | 38.6 |
| Homeowners | 52.1% |
| Median home value | $181,900 |
| Median rent | $966 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 10.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.7% |
| $35–50K | 18.9% |
| $50–75K | 20.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.5% |
| $100–150K | 12.1% |
| $150–200K | 2.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.2% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 9.3% |
| 25–34 | 16.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.7% |
| 65–74 | 12.9% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.9% |
| Owned outright | 18.0% |
| Rented | 44.9% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.8% |
| Townhome | 4.9% |
| 2–4 units | 17.7% |
| 5–19 units | 8.1% |
| 20+ units | 9.5% |
| Mobile / other | 2.0% |
Businesses in 54603
492 business establishments with 13,406 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 57
- Accommodation and Food Services: 55
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 51
- Construction: 44
- Wholesale Trade: 44
- Manufacturing: 42
- Transportation and Warehousing: 41
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 36
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54650 — Onalaska city, WI (3.8 mi)
- 55947 — La Crescent city, MN (6.2 mi)
- 54601 — La Crosse city, WI (6.6 mi)
- 54669 — West Salem village, WI (9.1 mi)
- 54636 — Holmen village, WI (10.1 mi)
- 55941 — Hokah city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 55925 — Dakota city, MN (11 mi)
- 54658 — Stoddard village, WI (12.5 mi)
Areas that include 54603
- La Crosse, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- French Island, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- La Crosse County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in La Crosse County
- No. 3 of 9: lowest median age in La Crosse County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54603, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54603 in?
- 54603 is a La Crosse, WI mailing address. By land area, 73% lies inside La Crosse and 23% lies inside French Island; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54603 in?
- 54603 is in La Crosse County.
- What is the population of 54603?
- About 13,738 people (±893), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,203.
- What is the median household income in 54603?
- $52,012 (±$5,070), 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 54603?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54603 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54603?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54650 (3.8 mi, Onalaska), 55947 (6.2 mi, La Crescent), 54601 (6.6 mi, La Crosse), 54669 (9.1 mi, West Salem), 54636 (10.1 mi, Holmen) and 55941 (10.4 mi, Hokah).
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