54022 ZIP Code — River Falls, WI
Pierce County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54022 is located in River Falls, Wisconsin, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 137.79 square miles and serves a population of 23,964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.
About ZIP code 54022
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $322,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $83,610. 30% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,964
population
137.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54022 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54022
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| River Falls | Acceptable |
| River Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54003 Beldenville (8.5 mi)
54023 Roberts (9.6 mi)
54015 Hammond (10.1 mi)
54016 Hudson (10.1 mi)
54021 Prescott (10.4 mi)
55043 Lakeland (10.6 mi)
55001 Afton (11.5 mi)
54011 Ellsworth (12 mi)
54014 Hager City (13 mi)
54002 Baldwin (14.2 mi)
55003 Bayport (14.9 mi)
55033 Hastings (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,964 |
| Population density | 174 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 137.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8445 |
| Longitude | -92.5976 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 715/534 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 29.9% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.7% | 29.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
23,964
Population
174
People per sq mi
32.2
Median age
$83,610
Median household income
$38,910
Per capita income
$322,800
Median home value
$1,002
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
6,167
Housing units
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
460
Under 5
487
622
5–9
659
713
10–14
756
1,299
15–19
1,377
1,826
20–24
1,936
1,214
25–34
1,287
1,239
35–44
1,313
1,323
45–54
1,402
564
55–59
598
798
60–64
846
1,005
65–74
1,066
466
75–84
494
104
85+
110
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,433 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 19,531 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,245 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,291 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 865 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 467 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 391 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 195 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 112 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 105 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 29.9% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 34.5% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.7% | 29.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
10.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 10.2% |
| Median income | $83,610 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k–$300k
29.2%
$300k–$500k
40.6%
$500k–$1M
14.0%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,002 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 65.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.4% |
| Electricity | 20.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,364 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 505 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,521 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,985 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,290 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,327 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.4% | 44.8% |
| Married | 46.8% | 41.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 258 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 386 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,074 | 23.6% |
| High school | 993 | 11.3% |
| College / grad school | 5,063 | 57.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Retail trade
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Professional & management
5.8%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.5% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
13.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 22.6% |
| High cholesterol | 25.6% |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 16.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 28.1% |
| No physical activity | 16.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 72.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,028 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 23.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.1% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,017 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 176 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 56 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 95 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,452 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 23,229 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,335 | 43.1% |
| Foreign born | 223 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 512 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 257 | 50.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,558 | 14.8% |
| Italian | 3,216 | 13.4% |
| French | 1,909 | 8% |
| Arab | 378 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 235 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 222 | 0.9% |
| German | 122 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54022
What city is ZIP code 54022 in?
ZIP code 54022 is primarily assigned to River Falls, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54022 in?
ZIP code 54022 falls within Pierce County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54022?
The median home value in ZIP code 54022 is $322,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 54022?
ZIP code 54022 has an estimated population of 23,964 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54022?
The median household income in ZIP code 54022 is $83,610, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54022 in?
ZIP code 54022 observes the CST timezone.