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Arcadia, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54612

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,152
13/sq mi
$77,647
Median income
$196,400
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arcadia pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54612 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arcadia, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, home to 5,152 residents across 402.5 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,647 (1% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $32,045. Local economic indicators show a 12.4% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $196,400 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,102 a month; 67.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Trempealeau County, so you can benchmark 54612 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 54612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcadia, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54612.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54612, Arcadia, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,152

Population

402.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54612?

34.2

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

19.7%

Foreign-Born

White 56.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,647

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$32,045

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

15.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54612 ranks nationally

Arcadia, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,647 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,186

Total Housing Units

2,076

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$196,400

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+24.2%

YoY Change (2022)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54612 have increased 24.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +9.4% 177
2018 +2.1% 181
2020 – 188
2021 +6.7% 201
2022 +24.2% 249

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 54612, employing approximately 9,443 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,621,000.

115

Businesses

9,443

Employees

$463.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 17.4%
Construction 12 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 8.7%
Manufacturing 9 7.8%
Wholesale trade 8 7.0%
Finance and insurance 8 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 6 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 54612 vs 54625 →

ZIP 54612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54612 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54612 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54612 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54625 Dodge, WI 240 8.0 mi
54747 Independence, WI 2,534 9.8 mi
54630 Galesville, WI 3,770 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Trempealeau County

54758 standard
Osseo, WI
Pop: 4,626
54630 standard
Galesville, WI
Pop: 3,770
54661 standard
Trempealeau, WI
Pop: 3,415
54773 standard
Whitehall, WI
Pop: 3,336
54616 standard
Blair, WI
Pop: 2,601
54747 standard
Independence, WI
Pop: 2,534

Related Areas

Trempealeau County Arcadia, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54612 in? ▼
ZIP code 54612 (Arcadia) is located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Trempealeau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/trempealeau-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54612? ▼
ZIP code 54612 in Arcadia, WI has a population of 5,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54612 is $77,647, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54612 is $196,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54612 is White at 56.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54612? ▼
ZIP code 54612 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 9,443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54612 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54612 increased by 24.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54612? ▼
In ZIP code 54612, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 54612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54612 is 15.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54612? ▼
In ZIP code 54612, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54612 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.