54636 ZIP Code — Holmen, WI
La Crosse County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54636 is located in Holmen, Wisconsin, within La Crosse County. It covers approximately 83.03 square miles and serves a population of 16,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 54636
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $90,774. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,541
population
83.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54636 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54636
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54636. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Holmen | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54650 Onalaska (6.7 mi)
54630 Galesville (7.2 mi)
54603 La Crosse (9.6 mi)
54661 Trempealeau (9.7 mi)
55925 Dakota (10 mi)
54627 Ettrick (11.3 mi)
54669 West Salem (11.3 mi)
54644 Mindoro (11.8 mi)
54642 Melrose (13.8 mi)
55947 La Crescent (13.9 mi)
54625 Dodge (14.8 mi)
54601 La Crosse (15.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,541 |
| Population density | 199 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 83.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.0070 |
| Longitude | -91.2684 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 608 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.7% | 41.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 33.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 19.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
16,541
Population
199
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$90,774
Median household income
$42,861
Per capita income
$275,100
Median home value
$1,090
Median monthly rent
75.6%
Home ownership
3.1%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
4,701
Housing units
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
445
Under 5
448
555
5–9
559
734
10–14
739
634
15–19
638
513
20–24
517
851
25–34
857
1,154
35–44
1,163
1,263
45–54
1,271
483
55–59
487
506
60–64
509
588
65–74
592
357
75–84
359
159
85+
160
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,394 | 26.6% |
| 18 and over | 12,147 | 73.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,215 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.3%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,526 | 87.3% |
| Asian | 1,166 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 651 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 98 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.7% | 41.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 33.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.1% | 19.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
0.4%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
24.9%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $90,774 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k–$300k
35.2%
$300k–$500k
33.2%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,090 |
| Owner occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter occupied | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 1.3% |
| Single-family detached | 69.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 33.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.0% |
| Electricity | 17.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.0% |
| Wood | 3.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,516 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 336 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 849 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,413 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,092 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,654 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.9% | 25.1% |
| Married | 55.6% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
23.9%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
17.0%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 213 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 203 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,191 | 48.9% |
| High school | 1,112 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 763 | 17.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Retail trade
16.5%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Professional & management
10.0%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Other services
5.8%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Construction
5.1%
Public administration
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.4% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
3.1%
Under 18 years
3.3%
18 and over
3.0%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
4.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 26.5% |
| No physical activity | 16.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 74.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,182 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.9% |
| Public insurance | 22.7% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,648 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 530 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 168 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 260 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,042 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,897 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,692 | 70.7% |
| Foreign born | 145 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 499 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 400 | 80.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,588 | 15.6% |
| Italian | 1,998 | 12.1% |
| French | 806 | 4.9% |
| English | 582 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 457 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 281 | 1.7% |
| Irish | 87 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 65 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54636
What city is ZIP code 54636 in?
ZIP code 54636 is primarily assigned to Holmen, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54636 in?
ZIP code 54636 falls within La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54636 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 54636 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 54636?
ZIP code 54636 has an estimated population of 16,541 residents, with a density of 199 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54636?
The median household income in ZIP code 54636 is $90,774, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54636?
The median home value in ZIP code 54636 is $275,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 54636 in?
ZIP code 54636 observes the CST timezone.