54656 ZIP Code — Sparta, WI

Monroe County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54656 is located in Sparta, Wisconsin, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 282.29 square miles and serves a population of 18,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 54656

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $66,048. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 54656 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,008

population

282.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54656 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sparta	Acceptable
Sparta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54614 Bangor (10.4 mi) 54653 Rockland (11 mi) 54644 Mindoro (11.9 mi) 54648 Norwalk (13.2 mi) 54660 Tomah (15.4 mi) 54669 West Salem (15.5 mi) 54619 Cashton (16 mi) 54615 Black River Falls (18.1 mi) 54670 Wilton (18.3 mi) 54642 Melrose (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,008
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	282.29 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	43.9858
Longitude	-90.7997
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	42.0%	42.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,008

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$66,048

Median household income

$32,625

Per capita income

$188,100

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

70.9%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

5,442

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

518

Under 5

499

693

5–9

666

694

10–14

668

498

15–19

478

441

20–24

425

1,172

25–34

1,126

1,228

35–44

1,180

1,177

45–54

1,132

712

55–59

685

580

60–64

558

1,006

65–74

967

355

75–84

342

106

85+

102

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,394	24.4%
18 and over	13,614	75.6%
65 and over	2,878	16.0%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 2.1%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	16,380	88%
Two or more races	628	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	605	3.3%
Black or African American	397	2.1%
Other race	340	1.8%
Asian	148	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	115	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	42.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	34.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$66,048

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,100
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	70.9%
Renter occupied	29.1%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,378	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	584	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,631	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,429	20.4%
Households with children under 18	2,085	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,001	28.5%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	24.1%
Married	49.6%	48.2%
Separated	2.3%	2.2%
Widowed	2.2%	7.7%
Divorced	14.0%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	204	4.9%
Kindergarten	273	6.6%
Elementary school	2,184	52.9%
High school	886	21.5%
College / grad school	583	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	23.7%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,396	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,991	94.4%
Spanish	199	1.2%
Other Indo-European	161	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.2%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,536	97.4%
Born in same state	17,307	96.1%
Born in different state	13,718	76.2%
Foreign born	229	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	472	2.6%
Not a US citizen	170	36.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2,371	13.2%
Italian	1,677	9.3%
French	896	5%
Arab	508	2.8%
German	370	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	246	1.4%
Dutch	176	1%
Irish	44	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54656

What city is ZIP code 54656 in?

ZIP code 54656 is primarily assigned to Sparta, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54656 in?

ZIP code 54656 falls within Monroe County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54656 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54656 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54656?

The median home value in ZIP code 54656 is $188,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 54656?

ZIP code 54656 has an estimated population of 18,008 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54656?

The median household income in ZIP code 54656 is $66,048, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54656 in?

ZIP code 54656 observes the CST timezone.