54652 ZIP Code — Readstown, WI

Vernon County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54652 is located in Readstown, Wisconsin, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 33.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54652

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 $135,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,679. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54652 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,123

population

33.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Readstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54664 Viola (6.1 mi) 54655 Soldiers Grove (7.3 mi) 54665 Viroqua (9.1 mi) 54639 La Farge (11.1 mi) 54631 Gays Mills (13.3 mi) 54667 Westby (13.7 mi) 54628 Ferryville (14.6 mi) 53581 Richland Center (17.4 mi) 53518 Blue River (17.4 mi) 54634 Hillsboro (17.6 mi) 54619 Cashton (19.8 mi) 54651 Ontario (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,123
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	33.42 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	43.4695
Longitude	-90.7482
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	48.1%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,123

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$52,679

Median household income

$22,555

Per capita income

$135,100

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

14.7%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	401	35.7%
18 and over	722	64.3%
65 and over	237	21.1%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,090	95.8%
Two or more races	19	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.3%
Black or African American	5	0.4%
Asian	4	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	33.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$52,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,100
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	22.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.2%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.7%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	30.8%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	25.3%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	20	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	84	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	71	18.5%
Households with children under 18	123	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	42.6%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	29.3%
Married	54.2%	50.8%
Separated	2.6%	0.8%
Widowed	5.8%	7.9%
Divorced	12.2%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	9.7%
Kindergarten	7	2.4%
Elementary school	160	55.6%
High school	82	28.5%
College / grad school	11	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Construction 9.4%

Retail trade 8.9%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Professional & management 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	35.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	7.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 26.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	22.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	23.0%
Uninsured under 19	34.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	981	87.4%
Spanish	79	8.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	79	8.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,113	99.1%
Born in same state	1,103	98.2%
Born in different state	881	78.5%
Foreign born	10	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.9%
Not a US citizen	2	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	194	17.3%
Italian	182	16.2%
French	111	9.9%
Arab	23	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.9%
German	5	0.4%
Dutch	4	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54652

What city is ZIP code 54652 in?

ZIP code 54652 is primarily assigned to Readstown, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54652 in?

ZIP code 54652 falls within Vernon County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54652 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 54652 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54652?

21% of residents in ZIP code 54652 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54652 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 54652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54652?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 54652 in?

ZIP code 54652 observes the CST timezone.