54634 ZIP Code — Hillsboro, WI

Vernon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54634 is located in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 140.58 square miles and serves a population of 4,288 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54634

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 $170,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,714. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54634 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,288

population

140.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54634 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54634

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54634. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hillsboro	Acceptable
Hillsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54639 La Farge (9.7 mi) 54651 Ontario (11 mi) 53968 Wonewoc (11.8 mi) 54664 Viola (12.3 mi) 53924 Cazenovia (13 mi) 53929 Elroy (13.4 mi) 54638 Kendall (14 mi) 53581 Richland Center (15.5 mi) 53941 La Valle (16.1 mi) 54670 Wilton (16.7 mi) 54652 Readstown (17.6 mi) 54648 Norwalk (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,288
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	140.58 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	43.5959
Longitude	-90.4436
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	49.6%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	18.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,288

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$55,714

Median household income

$27,395

Per capita income

$170,600

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,578

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

193

Under 5

180

179

5–9

167

176

10–14

164

158

15–19

147

20–24

235

25–34

219

209

35–44

194

242

45–54

224

115

55–59

106

162

60–64

150

316

65–74

293

110

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,264	29.5%
18 and over	3,024	70.5%
65 and over	912	21.3%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,050	91.6%
Two or more races	170	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	133	3%
Other race	34	0.8%
Asian	25	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	18.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$55,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,600
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	28.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.8%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	26.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	945	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	276	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	245	15.9%
Households with children under 18	460	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	632	40.9%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	24.1%
Married	59.7%	60.9%
Separated	0.3%	0.4%
Widowed	4.4%	7.0%
Divorced	5.8%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	3.9%
Kindergarten	27	3.0%
Elementary school	523	58.9%
High school	204	23.0%
College / grad school	99	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Retail trade 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Construction 5.6%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Professional & management 3.0%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 41.2%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 14.2%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	24.6%
Uninsured under 19	42.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,915	91.3%
Spanish	364	9.3%
Other Indo-European	9	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	350	8.9%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,207	98.1%
Born in same state	4,177	97.4%
Born in different state	3,372	78.6%
Foreign born	30	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	81	1.9%
Not a US citizen	53	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	382	8.9%
French	343	8%
Polish	341	8%
Arab	153	3.6%
English	42	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	29	0.7%
Irish	9	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	76.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54634

What city is ZIP code 54634 in?

ZIP code 54634 is primarily assigned to Hillsboro, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54634 in?

ZIP code 54634 falls within Vernon County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54634?

24% of residents in ZIP code 54634 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 54634 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 54634 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54634 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54634 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54634?

The median home value in ZIP code 54634 is $170,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 54634 in?

ZIP code 54634 observes the CST timezone.