54650 ZIP Code — Onalaska, WI
La Crosse County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54650 is located in Onalaska, Wisconsin, within La Crosse County. It covers approximately 30.91 square miles and serves a population of 24,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 54650
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($81,847) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,590
population
30.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54650 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54650
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Onalaska | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54603 La Crosse (3.1 mi)
54636 Holmen (6.7 mi)
55925 Dakota (7.7 mi)
55947 La Crescent (8.2 mi)
54669 West Salem (8.3 mi)
54601 La Crosse (9.4 mi)
55941 Hokah (13.6 mi)
54630 Galesville (13.6 mi)
54644 Mindoro (13.9 mi)
54614 Bangor (14.2 mi)
54661 Trempealeau (14.3 mi)
54623 Coon Valley (15.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,590 |
| Population density | 796 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9099 |
| Longitude | -91.2572 |
| 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 | 33.9% | 41.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 33.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 19.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
24,590
Population
796
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$81,847
Median household income
$46,985
Per capita income
$257,800
Median home value
$1,063
Median monthly rent
67.6%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
7,484
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
593
Under 5
639
649
5–9
700
705
10–14
759
702
15–19
757
742
20–24
800
1,537
25–34
1,657
1,562
35–44
1,684
1,444
45–54
1,556
613
55–59
661
961
60–64
1,035
1,276
65–74
1,374
609
75–84
657
442
85+
476
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,166 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 19,424 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,834 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
3%
Black or African American
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,572 | 86.3% |
| Asian | 1,324 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 747 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 471 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 416 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 263 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 165 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.9% | 41.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 33.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 19.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $81,847 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,063 |
| Owner occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter occupied | 32.4% |
| Vacant | 2.2% |
| Single-family detached | 62.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.9% |
| Electricity | 27.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,539 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 896 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,342 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,937 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,777 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,613 | 33.7% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 24.3% |
| Married | 56.8% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
19.9%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
13.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 399 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,243 | 41.1% |
| High school | 1,406 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,182 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Retail trade
17.6%
Manufacturing
13.7%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Professional & management
6.6%
Construction
5.3%
Public administration
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Other services
3.3%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
1.0%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
0.1%
Female-led households
16.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 24.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 74.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,289 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,358 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 488 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 321 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 129 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,618 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 23,472 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 16,577 | 67.4% |
| Foreign born | 146 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 972 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 808 | 83.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,693 | 15% |
| Italian | 3,288 | 13.4% |
| French | 2,206 | 9% |
| English | 422 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 387 | 1.6% |
| Irish | 160 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 67 | 0.3% |
| German | 63 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54650
What city is ZIP code 54650 in?
ZIP code 54650 is primarily assigned to Onalaska, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54650 in?
ZIP code 54650 falls within La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 54650?
ZIP code 54650 has an estimated population of 24,590 residents, with a density of 796 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54650?
The median household income in ZIP code 54650 is $81,847, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54650?
The median home value in ZIP code 54650 is $257,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 54650 in?
ZIP code 54650 observes the CST timezone.