54628 ZIP Code — Ferryville, WI

Crawford County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54628 is located in Ferryville, Wisconsin, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 73.59 square miles and serves a population of 945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54628

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,875. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 54628 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

945

population

73.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54628 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54628

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54628. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ferryville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54624 De Soto (6.3 mi) 54665 Viroqua (8.9 mi) 54632 Genoa (12.5 mi) 52151 Lansing (12.6 mi) 52151 Lansing (12.6 mi) 54626 Eastman (13.2 mi) 54655 Soldiers Grove (13.3 mi) 54631 Gays Mills (13.5 mi) 54652 Readstown (14.6 mi) 52160 New Albin (15.2 mi) 54621 Chaseburg (17 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	945
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	73.59 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	43.4207
Longitude	-91.0310
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	43.7%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	33.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	14.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

945

Population

People per sq mi

60.7

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$35,330

Per capita income

$181,800

Median home value

$596

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

714

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	96	10.2%
18 and over	849	89.8%
65 and over	359	38.0%
Median age	60.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	912	93.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29	3%
Two or more races	28	2.9%
Other race	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	33.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	14.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,800
Median rent / month	$596
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	41.8%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	27.1%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	60.5%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	26.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	28	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	130	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	58	13.2%
Households with children under 18	55	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	219	49.8%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	15.5%
Married	51.5%	59.2%
Separated	0.6%	0.5%
Widowed	9.1%	16.4%
Divorced	13.3%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	4.2%
Kindergarten	2	2.8%
Elementary school	31	43.1%
High school	24	33.3%
College / grad school	12	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Retail trade 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Other services 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Information 4.6%

Professional & management 4.6%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.9

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.4%
Retirement income	39.1%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	918	97.1%
Spanish	26	2.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	2.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	913	96.6%
Born in same state	908	96.1%
Born in different state	600	63.5%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	32	3.4%
Not a US citizen	26	81.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	256	27.1%
Italian	83	8.8%
French	69	7.3%
Arab	26	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1.7%
German	8	0.8%
Irish	2	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54628

What city is ZIP code 54628 in?

ZIP code 54628 is primarily assigned to Ferryville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54628 in?

ZIP code 54628 falls within Crawford County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54628 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 54628 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 54628 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 54628 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 54628 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 54628 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54628 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 54628 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54628 in?

ZIP code 54628 observes the CST timezone.