Coon Valley, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54623
Vernon County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,930
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,864
- Median income Above-median income area
- $276,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coon Valley pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54623 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 54623 (Coon Valley, WI) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.3 in 2023 to 227.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54623 covers 135.9 square miles in Coon Valley, Vernon County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,930 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54623 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,864 (14% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,677. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $276,400 (11% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,040; 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vernon County, so 54623 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 54623
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coon Valley, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54623.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 54623, Coon Valley, 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
1,930
Population
135.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54623?
48.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
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?
$88,864
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$44,677
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54623 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Coon Valley, 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)
$88,864 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
827housing units
827
Total Housing Units
802
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,400
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,040
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54623 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 159 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 175 |
| 2022 | +19.9% | 209 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 207 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 228 |
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 54623, employing approximately 290 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,265,000.
41
Businesses
290
Employees
$12.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 17.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 54623 vs 54621 →
ZIP 54623 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54601
La Crosse (54601)
49,282 residents
- 54623 1,930
Coon Valley (54623)
1,930 residents
- 54621 1,147
Chaseburg (54621)
1,147 residents
- 54653 894
Rockland (54653)
894 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54623 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54623 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54621
Chaseburg (54621)
$94,286 median income
- 54623
Coon Valley (54623)
$88,864 median income
- 54653
Rockland (54653)
$72,596 median income
- 54601
La Crosse (54601)
$61,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54623 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 54623, 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 (1,930 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 54623 in?
ZIP code 54623 (Coon Valley) is located in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Vernon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vernon-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54623?
ZIP code 54623 in Coon Valley, WI has a population of 1,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54623?
The median household income in ZIP 54623 is $88,864, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54623?
The median home value in ZIP 54623 is $276,400, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54623?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54623 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54623?
ZIP code 54623 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54623?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54623 are: Construction (7), Finance and insurance (6), Manufacturing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54623?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54623 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 54623?
In ZIP code 54623, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 54623?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54623 is 24.7 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 54623?
In ZIP code 54623, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54623?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54623 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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