Blair, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54616

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

2,601
11/sq mi
$72,222
Median income
$180,900
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54616 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 230.2 square miles in Blair, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,601 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54616 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54616 sits at $72,222 (8% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,770. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $180,900 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Trempealeau County, so you can benchmark 54616 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54616

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54616.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54616, Blair, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,601

Population

230.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54616?

38.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$72,222

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$38,770

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54616 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,222 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,198

Total Housing Units

1,016

Occupied Units

182

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$180,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$828

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54616 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.5% 141
2020 +2.5% 144
2021 +11.6% 161
2022 +9.8% 177
2024 199

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 44 business establishments in ZIP 54616, employing approximately 377 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,814,000.

44

Businesses

377

Employees

$16.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 8 18.2%
Construction 7 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 54616 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 54616 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 54616 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 54616 ranks #4 of 5 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
54659 Taylor, WI 1,409 6.2 mi
54627 Ettrick, WI 1,819 9.1 mi
54760 Pigeon Falls, WI 255 8.7 mi
54773 Whitehall, WI 3,336 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54616 in?
ZIP code 54616 (Blair) 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 54616?
ZIP code 54616 in Blair, WI has a population of 2,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54616?
The median household income in ZIP 54616 is $72,222, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54616?
The median home value in ZIP 54616 is $180,900, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54616 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54616?
ZIP code 54616 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54616 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54616?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54616 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 54616?
In ZIP code 54616, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 54616?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54616 is 24.5 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 54616?
In ZIP code 54616, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54616 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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