54648 ZIP Code — Norwalk, WI

Monroe County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54648 is located in Norwalk, Wisconsin, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 73.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,730 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54648

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 $163,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,167. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54648 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,730

population

73.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norwalk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54670 Wilton (7.4 mi) 54651 Ontario (8.1 mi) 54619 Cashton (8.9 mi) 54653 Rockland (12.8 mi) 54638 Kendall (13.1 mi) 54656 Sparta (13.2 mi) 54660 Tomah (14.8 mi) 54639 La Farge (15.4 mi) 54667 Westby (15.6 mi) 54614 Bangor (16.9 mi) 53929 Elroy (18.4 mi) 54634 Hillsboro (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,730
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	73.81 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	43.8301
Longitude	-90.6473
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	41.7%	42.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	19.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,730

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$71,167

Median household income

$26,485

Per capita income

$163,300

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

513

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

124

35–44

45–54

55–59

109

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	503	29.1%
18 and over	1,227	70.9%
65 and over	237	13.7%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Other race 10.3%

Two or more races 4.9%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,420	69.8%
Hispanic or Latino	303	14.9%
Other race	209	10.3%
Two or more races	99	4.9%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	42.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	19.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$71,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,300
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	36.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	20.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	96	17.0%
Male householder, no spouse	110	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	77	13.6%
Households with children under 18	160	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	28.4%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	31.7%
Married	47.4%	53.4%
Separated	0.3%	0.7%
Widowed	3.6%	5.8%
Divorced	10.9%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.9%
Kindergarten	39	8.9%
Elementary school	212	48.4%
High school	126	28.8%
College / grad school	44	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Retail trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 2.8%

Professional & management 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.9%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	23.5%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.4%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	24.8%
Uninsured under 19	30.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,627	94.0%
Spanish	123	7.6%
Other Indo-European	101	6.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	1.2%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,523	88.0%
Born in same state	1,515	87.6%
Born in different state	1,237	71.5%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	207	12.0%
Not a US citizen	44	21.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	165	9.5%
Italian	125	7.2%
French	94	5.4%
Arab	62	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1%
German	11	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54648

What city is ZIP code 54648 in?

ZIP code 54648 is primarily assigned to Norwalk, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54648 in?

ZIP code 54648 falls within Monroe County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54648?

22% of residents in ZIP code 54648 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54648?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54648?

The median home value in ZIP code 54648 is $163,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 54648?

ZIP code 54648 has an estimated population of 1,730 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54648 in?

ZIP code 54648 observes the CST timezone.