54629 ZIP Code — Fountain City, WI

Buffalo County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54629 is located in Fountain City, Wisconsin, within Buffalo County. It covers approximately 112.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,471 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54629

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 $196,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,569. The poverty rate of 6% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 54629 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,471

population

112.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fountain City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55959 Minnesota City (3.8 mi) 55969 Rollingstone (4 mi) 54622 Cochrane (8.6 mi) 54625 Dodge (9.5 mi) 54612 Arcadia (11.7 mi) 55987 Winona (11.9 mi) 54661 Trempealeau (13.9 mi) 55910 Altura (15.2 mi) 55952 Lewiston (16.2 mi) 54610 Alma (16.6 mi) 55979 Utica (17.1 mi) 54630 Galesville (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,471
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	112.04 sq mi
Water area	10.03 sq mi
Latitude	44.1443
Longitude	-91.7049
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	38.4%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	38.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,471

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$72,569

Median household income

$38,846

Per capita income

$196,300

Median home value

$1,032

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,064

Housing units

26.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

113

111

35–44

111

182

45–54

182

103

55–59

103

60–64

182

65–74

182

112

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	417	16.9%
18 and over	2,054	83.1%
65 and over	645	26.1%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,377	94.1%
Two or more races	83	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	56	2.2%
Other race	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	40.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	38.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$72,569

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,300
Median rent / month	$1,032
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	24.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	64.5%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	541	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	70	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	203	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	255	23.9%
Households with children under 18	236	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	451	42.2%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	23.2%
Married	53.6%	53.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%
Widowed	3.9%	11.2%
Divorced	12.0%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	5.2%
Kindergarten	26	5.2%
Elementary school	202	40.6%
High school	128	25.7%
College / grad school	116	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.3%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Professional & management 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Public administration 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	24.4%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	183	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,386	96.6%
Spanish	12	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,444	98.9%
Born in same state	2,427	98.2%
Born in different state	1,134	45.9%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.1%
Not a US citizen	24	88.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	341	13.8%
Italian	210	8.5%
Arab	89	3.6%
French	87	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	1.3%
German	7	0.3%
Dutch	7	0.3%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54629

What city is ZIP code 54629 in?

ZIP code 54629 is primarily assigned to Fountain City, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54629 in?

ZIP code 54629 falls within Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54629 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 54629 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 54629 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 54629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54629 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 54629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54629?

ZIP code 54629 has an estimated population of 2,471 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54629 in?

ZIP code 54629 observes the CST timezone.