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 Moderate-density area
- $85,588
- Median income Above-median income area
- $250,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54614 (Bangor, WI) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.0 in 2023 to 242.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,289. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 2.6%. Median home value is $250,300 (1% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $957; 77.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in La Crosse County, so 54614 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 54614?
39.0
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$41,289
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54614 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Bangor, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,588 Top 31% higher than 69% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,223housing units
1,223
Total Housing Units
1,122
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 54669
West Salem (54669)
7,619 residents
- 54614 2,947
Bangor (54614)
2,947 residents
- 54644 1,434
Mindoro (54644)
1,434 residents
- 54653 894
Rockland (54653)
894 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54614 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54614 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54669
West Salem (54669)
$103,194 median income
- 54614
Bangor (54614)
$85,588 median income
- 54644
Mindoro (54644)
$77,143 median income
- 54653
Rockland (54653)
$72,596 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54614, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,947 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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