54601 ZIP Code — La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54601 is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, within La Crosse County. It covers approximately 75.45 square miles and serves a population of 51,116 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 54601
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $57,500. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
51,116
population
75.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| La Crosse | Acceptable |
| La Crosse | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54623 Coon Valley (6.4 mi)
54603 La Crosse (8 mi)
54669 West Salem (8.2 mi)
54658 Stoddard (8.4 mi)
54650 Onalaska (9.4 mi)
54621 Chaseburg (10.1 mi)
55941 Hokah (10.3 mi)
55947 La Crescent (10.5 mi)
54614 Bangor (11.6 mi)
55919 Brownsville (12.8 mi)
54653 Rockland (13 mi)
54632 Genoa (14.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,116 |
| Population density | 677 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 75.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7955 |
| Longitude | -91.1538 |
| 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 | 48.5% | 41.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 33.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 19.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
51,116
Population
677
People per sq mi
31.5
Median age
$57,500
Median household income
$36,366
Per capita income
$201,700
Median home value
$965
Median monthly rent
54.6%
Home ownership
19.0%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
13,044
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,096
Under 5
1,173
985
5–9
1,053
1,163
10–14
1,243
2,405
15–19
2,572
4,560
20–24
4,876
3,228
25–34
3,453
2,409
35–44
2,577
2,201
45–54
2,355
1,132
55–59
1,210
1,324
60–64
1,416
2,365
65–74
2,529
1,153
75–84
1,233
679
85+
726
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,845 | 15.3% |
| 18 and over | 43,271 | 84.7% |
| 65 and over | 8,685 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 31.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.6%
Asian
3.6%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
1.5%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,597 | 89.6% |
| Asian | 1,871 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,402 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 912 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 781 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 418 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.5% | 41.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 33.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 19.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $57,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
27.9%
$200k–$300k
29.0%
$300k–$500k
16.2%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,700 |
| Median rent / month | $965 |
| Owner occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter occupied | 45.4% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 54.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 15.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.4% |
| Electricity | 32.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,284 | 34.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,161 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,347 | 25.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,560 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,164 | 19.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,790 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.3% | 48.8% |
| Married | 37.4% | 32.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 613 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 375 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,387 | 19.7% |
| High school | 1,636 | 9.5% |
| College / grad school | 11,196 | 65.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.9%
Retail trade
12.7%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Professional & management
6.5%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Construction
4.6%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 21.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.6% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 8.2% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
Poverty
All people
19.0%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
21.4%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
12.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 25.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,921 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.2% |
| Public insurance | 29.0% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,847 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 867 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 511 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 314 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,786 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 49,305 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 35,909 | 70.3% |
| Foreign born | 481 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,330 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 872 | 65.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 7,396 | 14.5% |
| Italian | 6,783 | 13.3% |
| French | 3,892 | 7.6% |
| English | 993 | 1.9% |
| Arab | 803 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 561 | 1.1% |
| German | 293 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 64 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54601
What part of La Crosse is ZIP code 54601?
ZIP code 54601 covers a portion of La Crosse, Wisconsin, within La Crosse County.
What county is ZIP code 54601 in?
ZIP code 54601 falls within La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54601?
19% of residents in ZIP code 54601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 54601?
ZIP code 54601 has an estimated population of 51,116 residents, with a density of 678 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54601?
The median home value in ZIP code 54601 is $201,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54601?
The median household income in ZIP code 54601 is $57,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54601 in?
ZIP code 54601 observes the CST timezone.