Cochrane, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54622
Buffalo County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,121
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,194
- Median income Near-median income area
- $188,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cochrane pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54622 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 54622 (Cochrane, WI) rose +24.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.6 in 2023 to 239.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54622 covers 151.5 square miles in Cochrane, Buffalo County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,121 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54622 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,194 (0% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,079. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $188,200 (24% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $733; owner occupancy is 91.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Buffalo County, so 54622 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 54622
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cochrane, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54622.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 54622, Cochrane, 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
2,121
Population
151.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54622?
48.3
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
0.7%
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?
$78,194
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$37,079
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54622 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Cochrane, 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)
$78,194 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
1,086housing units
1,086
Total Housing Units
955
Occupied Units
131
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$733
Median Rent
1972
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
+24.5%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54622 have increased 24.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 134 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 153 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 177 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 193 |
| 2024 | +24.5% | 240 |
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 35 business establishments in ZIP 54622, employing approximately 309 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,833,000.
35
Businesses
309
Employees
$12.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.6% |
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 54622 vs 54610 →
ZIP 54622 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54629
Fountain City (54629)
2,576 residents
- 54622
Cochrane (54622)
2,121 residents
- 54610
Alma (54610)
1,624 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54622 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54622 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54622
Cochrane (54622)
$78,194 median income
- 54629
Fountain City (54629)
$74,432 median income
- 54610
Alma (54610)
$61,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54622 ranks the highest of 3 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 54622, 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 (2,121 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 54622 in?
ZIP code 54622 (Cochrane) is located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Buffalo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buffalo-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54622?
ZIP code 54622 in Cochrane, WI has a population of 2,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54622?
The median household income in ZIP 54622 is $78,194, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54622?
The median home value in ZIP 54622 is $188,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54622?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54622 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54622?
ZIP code 54622 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54622?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54622 are: Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54622?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54622 increased by 24.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 54622?
In ZIP code 54622, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 54622?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54622 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54622?
In ZIP code 54622, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54622?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54622 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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