54638 ZIP Code — Kendall, WI

Monroe County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54638 is located in Kendall, Wisconsin, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 61.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54638

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 $229,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,333. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 54638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,435

population

61.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kendall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53929 Elroy (5.5 mi) 54670 Wilton (6.1 mi) 54651 Ontario (10.1 mi) 54618 Camp Douglas (12.7 mi) 54648 Norwalk (13.1 mi) 54634 Hillsboro (14 mi) 53968 Wonewoc (14.2 mi) 53950 New Lisbon (14.8 mi) 54660 Tomah (16 mi) 53948 Mauston (17.7 mi) 54639 La Farge (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,435
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	61.25 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.7942
Longitude	-90.3898
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	48.0%	42.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,435

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$58,333

Median household income

$30,042

Per capita income

$229,400

Median home value

$584

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

593

Housing units

18.9%

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

104

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	324	22.6%
18 and over	1,111	77.4%
65 and over	346	24.1%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,382	95.8%
Two or more races	33	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Other race	8	0.6%
Black or African American	6	0.4%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	42.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$58,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,400
Median rent / month	$584
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	41.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	22.1%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.8%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	43.6%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	19.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	316	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	54	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	109	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	113	19.1%
Households with children under 18	128	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	42.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	24.0%
Married	56.9%	50.4%
Separated	2.2%	0.3%
Widowed	1.0%	17.4%
Divorced	12.6%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.4%
Kindergarten	11	3.8%
Elementary school	143	48.8%
High school	100	34.1%
College / grad school	26	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	32.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 19.9%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	41.2%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	19.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,370	95.5%
Spanish	42	3.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	3.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,419	98.9%
Born in same state	1,413	98.5%
Born in different state	1,166	81.3%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.1%
Not a US citizen	7	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	218	15.2%
Polish	207	14.4%
French	114	7.9%
Arab	40	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	1.5%
English	14	1%
German	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54638

What city is ZIP code 54638 in?

ZIP code 54638 is primarily assigned to Kendall, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54638 in?

ZIP code 54638 falls within Monroe County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54638 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 54638 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54638 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 54638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54638?

16% of residents in ZIP code 54638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54638 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 54638 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 54638 in?

ZIP code 54638 observes the CST timezone.