54665 ZIP Code — Viroqua, WI
Vernon County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54665 is located in Viroqua, Wisconsin, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 180.97 square miles and serves a population of 8,843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 54665
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $64,196. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,843
population
180.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54665 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54665
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Viroqua | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54628 Ferryville (8.9 mi)
54652 Readstown (9.1 mi)
54667 Westby (10.1 mi)
54632 Genoa (12.4 mi)
54621 Chaseburg (12.5 mi)
54655 Soldiers Grove (12.7 mi)
54624 De Soto (13.6 mi)
54664 Viola (14.7 mi)
54639 La Farge (15.3 mi)
54631 Gays Mills (16.5 mi)
54623 Coon Valley (16.7 mi)
54658 Stoddard (16.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,843 |
| Population density | 49 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 123 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 180.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.5188 |
| Longitude | -90.9163 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 608 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.9% | 45.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 18.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
8,843
Population
49
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$64,196
Median household income
$33,487
Per capita income
$201,400
Median home value
$788
Median monthly rent
73.0%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
2,990
Housing units
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
230
Under 5
223
262
5–9
255
397
10–14
386
351
15–19
341
198
20–24
192
418
25–34
406
472
35–44
458
582
45–54
565
313
55–59
304
300
60–64
291
499
65–74
484
322
75–84
312
143
85+
139
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,201 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 6,642 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,899 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,258 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 508 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.9% | 45.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 18.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $64,196 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
22.8%
$200k–$300k
26.2%
$300k–$500k
17.9%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,400 |
| Median rent / month | $788 |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 79.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.8% |
| Electricity | 11.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 13.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,723 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 200 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 795 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 876 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 967 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,243 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.6% | 20.7% |
| Married | 51.0% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 73 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,085 | 52.8% |
| High school | 541 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 266 | 12.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.0%
Retail trade
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Construction
6.8%
Professional & management
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Public administration
5.0%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.8% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.8% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 5.5% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 527 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 23.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.0% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,390 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 187 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 170 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,766 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 8,712 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 6,519 | 73.7% |
| Foreign born | 54 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 77 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 15 | 19.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,681 | 30.3% |
| Italian | 956 | 10.8% |
| French | 577 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 291 | 3.3% |
| English | 108 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 26 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
| German | 5 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 88.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54665
What city is ZIP code 54665 in?
ZIP code 54665 is primarily assigned to Viroqua, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54665 in?
ZIP code 54665 falls within Vernon County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54665 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 54665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 54665?
ZIP code 54665 has an estimated population of 8,843 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54665?
The median home value in ZIP code 54665 is $201,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54665?
The median household income in ZIP code 54665 is $64,196, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54665 in?
ZIP code 54665 observes the CST timezone.