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Bangor, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54614

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

2,947
14/sq mi
$85,588
Median income
$250,300
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54614 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54614 covers 210.5 square miles in Bangor, La Crosse County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,947 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54614 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,588 (10% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,289. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $250,300 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $957 monthly, and 77.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 54614 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in La Crosse County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 54614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bangor, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54614.

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 54614, Bangor, 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

2,947

Population

210.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 54614?

39.0

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$85,588

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$41,289

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54614 ranks nationally

Bangor, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,588 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,223

Total Housing Units

1,122

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$250,300

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$957

Median Rent

1978

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54614 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 167
2021 +8.7% 181
2022 +10.3% 200
2023 +13.0% 226
2024 +7.3% 243

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 54614, employing approximately 355 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,723,000.

43

Businesses

355

Employees

$14.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 25.6%
Accommodation and food services 9 20.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.6%
Retail trade 3 7.0%

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 54614 vs 54669 →

ZIP 54614 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 54614 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54614 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 54614 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
54669 West Salem, WI 7,619 6.1 mi
54653 Rockland, WI 894 6.6 mi
54644 Mindoro, WI 1,434 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in La Crosse County

54601 standard
La Crosse, WI
Pop: 49,282
54650 standard
Onalaska, WI
Pop: 23,377
54603 standard
La Crosse, WI
Pop: 14,305
54636 standard
Holmen, WI
Pop: 13,737
54669 standard
West Salem, WI
Pop: 7,619
54644 standard
Mindoro, WI
Pop: 1,434

Related Areas

La Crosse County Bangor, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54614 in? ▼
ZIP code 54614 (Bangor) is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. La Crosse County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/la-crosse-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54614? ▼
ZIP code 54614 in Bangor, WI has a population of 2,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54614? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54614 is $85,588, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54614? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54614 is $250,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54614? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54614 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54614? ▼
ZIP code 54614 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54614? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54614 are: Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54614? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54614 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 54614? ▼
In ZIP code 54614, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 54614? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54614 is 23.8 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 54614? ▼
In ZIP code 54614, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54614? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54614 is 6.6% 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.