54747 ZIP Code — Independence, WI

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54747 is located in Independence, Wisconsin, within Trempealeau County. It covers approximately 118.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,467 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54747

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 $174,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $61,827. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54747 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,467

population

118.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Independence	Acceptable
Independence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54773 Whitehall (10.3 mi) 54612 Arcadia (11 mi) 54770 Strum (12.1 mi) 54738 Eleva (13.1 mi) 54616 Blair (13.6 mi) 54610 Alma (13.8 mi) 54622 Cochrane (15 mi) 54755 Mondovi (15.6 mi) 54758 Osseo (17.6 mi) 54625 Dodge (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,467
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	118.81 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	44.4004
Longitude	-91.4977
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	38.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,467

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$61,827

Median household income

$32,291

Per capita income

$174,100

Median home value

$851

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

822

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

135

156

35–44

164

163

45–54

171

117

55–59

123

60–64

136

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	527	21.4%
18 and over	1,940	78.6%
65 and over	484	19.6%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 2.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,171	81.7%
Hispanic or Latino	190	7.2%
Two or more races	129	4.9%
Other race	99	3.7%
Black or African American	66	2.5%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	38.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$61,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,100
Median rent / month	$851
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.3%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	12.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	477	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	106	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	221	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	249	23.6%
Households with children under 18	307	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	391	37.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	29.5%
Married	51.5%	45.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	5.0%	11.6%
Divorced	14.7%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 48.5%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.5%
Kindergarten	42	8.3%
Elementary school	249	49.2%
High school	120	23.7%
College / grad school	67	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.6%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Retail trade 8.7%

Construction 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Professional & management 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Other services 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 21.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	25.4%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,339	94.8%
Spanish	130	5.6%
Other Indo-European	118	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.5%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,316	93.9%
Born in same state	2,270	92.0%
Born in different state	1,866	75.6%
Foreign born	46	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	151	6.1%
Not a US citizen	44	29.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	400	16.2%
Italian	150	6.1%
French	55	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	1.4%
German	26	1.1%
Dutch	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54747

What city is ZIP code 54747 in?

ZIP code 54747 is primarily assigned to Independence, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54747 in?

ZIP code 54747 falls within Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54747?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54747 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 54747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54747?

The median home value in ZIP code 54747 is $174,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 54747?

ZIP code 54747 has an estimated population of 2,467 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54747 in?

ZIP code 54747 observes the CST timezone.