54639 ZIP Code — La Farge, WI

Vernon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54639 is located in La Farge, Wisconsin, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 89.43 square miles and serves a population of 2,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54639

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 $167,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,695. Poverty affects 22% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,445

population

89.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Farge	Acceptable
La Farge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54651 Ontario (8.9 mi) 54664 Viola (8.9 mi) 54634 Hillsboro (9.7 mi) 54667 Westby (11 mi) 54652 Readstown (11.1 mi) 54619 Cashton (12.7 mi) 54665 Viroqua (15.3 mi) 54648 Norwalk (15.4 mi) 54670 Wilton (17.1 mi) 54638 Kendall (17.8 mi) 54655 Soldiers Grove (18.2 mi) 53581 Richland Center (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,445
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	89.43 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	43.6077
Longitude	-90.6363
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	57.9%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	18.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,445

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$52,695

Median household income

$33,386

Per capita income

$167,400

Median home value

$654

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,052

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

105

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

123

166

35–44

144

45–54

55–59

113

60–64

181

65–74

158

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	618	25.3%
18 and over	1,827	74.7%
65 and over	549	22.5%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,395	96.7%
Two or more races	33	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.3%
Asian	8	0.3%
Black or African American	5	0.2%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	18.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$52,695

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,400
Median rent / month	$654
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.6%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.5%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	29.5%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	481	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	59	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	245	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	228	22.5%
Households with children under 18	233	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	401	39.6%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	24.3%
Married	50.6%	52.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	1.1%	11.4%
Divorced	15.2%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.9%
Kindergarten	65	14.0%
Elementary school	254	54.7%
High school	74	15.9%
College / grad school	39	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Construction 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	31.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,254	92.2%
Spanish	68	3.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	68	3.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,434	99.6%
Born in same state	2,420	99.0%
Born in different state	1,946	79.6%
Foreign born	14	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.4%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	370	15.1%
Italian	321	13.1%
French	258	10.6%
Arab	71	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.9%
German	12	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	77.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54639

What city is ZIP code 54639 in?

ZIP code 54639 is primarily assigned to La Farge, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54639 in?

ZIP code 54639 falls within Vernon County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54639?

22% of residents in ZIP code 54639 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54639 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 54639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54639?

The median home value in ZIP code 54639 is $167,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 54639?

ZIP code 54639 has an estimated population of 2,445 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54639 in?

ZIP code 54639 observes the CST timezone.