54622 ZIP Code — Cochrane, WI

Buffalo County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54622 is located in Cochrane, Wisconsin, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 56.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,971 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54622

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 $178,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,556. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,971
population
56.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54622 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Cochrane Acceptable
Cochrane Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54610 Alma (8 mi) 54629 Fountain City (8.6 mi) 55969 Rollingstone (10.3 mi) 54612 Arcadia (11.4 mi) 55959 Minnesota City (11.8 mi) 54625 Dodge (14.6 mi) 54747 Independence (15 mi) 55910 Altura (15.7 mi) 55981 Wabasha (16.4 mi) 54756 Nelson (17 mi) 55945 Kellogg (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,971
Population density 35 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 56.69 sq mi
Water area 7.92 sq mi
Latitude 44.2668
Longitude -91.7380
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 608
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.4% 40.7% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 43.8% 38.4% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 18.4% 18.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,971
Population
35
People per sq mi
50.1
Median age
$70,556
Median household income
$38,830
Per capita income
$178,000
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
89.8%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,004
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
42
49
5–9
44
34
10–14
32
53
15–19
49
45
20–24
42
123
25–34
112
110
35–44
101
139
45–54
127
70
55–59
65
108
60–64
100
164
65–74
151
57
75–84
53
29
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831315.9%
18 and over1,65884.1%
65 and over48024.4%
Median age50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%
Two or more races 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,93397.6%
Two or more races351.8%
Hispanic or Latino100.5%
Black or African American30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.4% 40.7% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 43.8% 38.4% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 18.4% 18.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 2.3%
$15k–$25k 8.9%
$25k–$35k 7.4%
$35k–$50k 13.2%
$50k–$75k 16.2%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 22.3%
$150k–$200k 4.3%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k2.3%
$15k–$25k8.9%
$25k–$35k7.4%
$35k–$50k13.2%
$50k–$75k16.2%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k22.3%
$150k–$200k4.3%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$70,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%
$50k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 25.8%
$200k–$300k 26.8%
$300k–$500k 8.6%
$500k–$1M 3.1%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$178,000
Median rent / month$675
Owner occupied89.8%
Renter occupied10.2%
Vacant17.3%
Single-family detached89.2%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes5.4%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–20099.2%
1990–199913.0%
1980–19897.3%
1970–197917.9%
1960–196910.6%
1950–19599.8%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier23.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom4.6%
2 bedrooms27.3%
3 bedrooms44.1%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.0%
1 vehicle20.9%
2 vehicles41.7%
3 or more34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.7%
Electricity12.1%
Propane / LP gas63.7%
Fuel oil8.9%
Wood6.3%
Solar0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family50856.1%
Cohabiting couple414.5%
Male householder, no spouse17118.9%
Female householder, no spouse18620.5%
Households with children under 1818019.9%
Households with seniors (65+)35739.4%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.9%19.1%
Married61.0%61.6%
Separated0.2%0.0%
Widowed2.6%8.1%
Divorced11.4%11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 4.4%
HS graduate 41.1%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 14.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.0%
Graduate / professional 6.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.0%
Bachelor's or higher19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool319.7%
Kindergarten92.8%
Elementary school12439.0%
High school8125.5%
College / grad school7323.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%
Education & healthcare 15.7%
Transportation & utilities 8.8%
Professional & management 8.0%
Construction 7.7%
Retail trade 6.7%
Agriculture & mining 5.6%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Public administration 4.6%
Other services 3.6%
Information 1.3%
Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.3%
Service12.3%
Sales & office21.7%
Natural resources & construction11.5%
Production & transportation25.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.3%
Government15.2%
Self-employed7.3%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.3%
Carpool10.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.1%
Work from home7.7%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)28.9

Poverty

All people 5.1%
Under 18 years 9.9%
18 and over 4.2%
Married-couple families 1.6%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.1%
Retirement income30.0%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP5.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure34.9%
High cholesterol37.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.2%
Binge drinking22.9%
No physical activity21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.9%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.9%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans17110.3%
Disability%
Any disability13.7%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years12.6%
65 and over23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.1%
Public insurance35.4%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,88395.5%
Spanish50.3%
Other Indo-European50.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,96499.6%
Born in same state1,95499.1%
Born in different state82842.0%
Foreign born100.5%
Naturalized citizen70.4%
Not a US citizen7100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish1939.8%
Italian1688.5%
Arab1246.3%
French964.9%
AncestryCount%
English291.5%
German160.8%
Dutch120.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.0%
Internet access93.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54622

What city is ZIP code 54622 in?

ZIP code 54622 is primarily assigned to Cochrane, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54622 in?

ZIP code 54622 falls within Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54622 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 54622 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54622 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 54622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54622 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54622 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54622?

The median home value in ZIP code 54622 is $178,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54622 in?

ZIP code 54622 observes the CST timezone.

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