54655 ZIP Code — Soldiers Grove, WI

Crawford County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54655 is located in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 89.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,678 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54655

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 $205,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,750. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54655 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,678

population

89.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Soldiers Grove	Acceptable
Soldiers Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54631 Gays Mills (6.1 mi) 54652 Readstown (7.3 mi) 54664 Viola (10.8 mi) 54665 Viroqua (12.7 mi) 53518 Blue River (12.8 mi) 54628 Ferryville (13.3 mi) 53805 Boscobel (15.3 mi) 54626 Eastman (15.4 mi) 53581 Richland Center (17.4 mi) 54639 La Farge (18.2 mi) 54624 De Soto (19.6 mi) 53826 Wauzeka (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,678
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	89.79 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.3655
Longitude	-90.7767
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	54.3%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	33.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,678

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$29,492

Per capita income

$205,400

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

23.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

704

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	404	24.1%
18 and over	1,274	75.9%
65 and over	425	25.3%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,587	93.6%
Two or more races	63	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.1%
Black or African American	10	0.6%
Other race	10	0.6%
Asian	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	33.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 29.0%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,400
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	28.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.3%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	29.0%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	30.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	67	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	80	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	155	24.4%
Households with children under 18	159	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	43.6%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	24.1%
Married	52.1%	46.3%
Separated	0.6%	1.8%
Widowed	1.7%	13.9%
Divorced	12.7%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	8.3%
Kindergarten	2	0.7%
Elementary school	154	50.8%
High school	63	20.8%
College / grad school	59	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Professional & management 4.8%

Information 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 23.0%

Under 18 years 39.3%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 13.8%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	22.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,541	91.8%
Spanish	29	1.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,663	99.1%
Born in same state	1,658	98.8%
Born in different state	1,281	76.3%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.9%
Not a US citizen	12	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	398	23.7%
Italian	201	12%
French	85	5.1%
Irish	64	3.8%
Arab	30	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	0.9%
English	11	0.7%
Dutch	5	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54655

What city is ZIP code 54655 in?

ZIP code 54655 is primarily assigned to Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54655 in?

ZIP code 54655 falls within Crawford County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54655 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 54655 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54655?

23% of residents in ZIP code 54655 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54655 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 54655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54655?

ZIP code 54655 has an estimated population of 1,678 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54655 in?

ZIP code 54655 observes the CST timezone.