PlainZIP

Fountain City, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54629

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

2,576
9/sq mi
$74,432
Median income
$229,900
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54629 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54629 covers 283.1 square miles in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,576 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54629 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,432 (5% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,440. Local economic indicators show a 6.3% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $229,900 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $816 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Buffalo County, letting you compare 54629 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 54629

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fountain City, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54629.

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 54629, Fountain City, 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

2,576

Population

283.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 54629?

49.0

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$74,432

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$41,440

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54629 ranks nationally

Fountain City, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,432 Top 46% higher than 54% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,252

Total Housing Units

1,127

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$229,900

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$816

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54629 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.0% 154
2021 +7.2% 165
2022 +5.8% 175
2023 +12.7% 197
2024 +11.6% 220

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 55 business establishments in ZIP 54629, employing approximately 340 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,598,000.

55

Businesses

340

Employees

$11.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 11 20.0%
Construction 9 16.4%
Retail trade 7 12.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 9.1%
Manufacturing 4 7.3%
Finance and insurance 4 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.5%

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 54629 vs 54625 →

ZIP 54629 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 54629 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54629 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 54629 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
54625 Dodge, WI 240 7.1 mi
55959 Minnesota City, MN 2,321 6.8 mi
54622 Cochrane, WI 2,121 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Buffalo County

54622 standard
Cochrane, WI
Pop: 2,121
54610 standard
Alma, WI
Pop: 1,624
54756 standard
Nelson, WI
Pop: 916

Related Areas

Buffalo County Fountain City, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54629 in? ▼
ZIP code 54629 (Fountain City) 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 54629? ▼
ZIP code 54629 in Fountain City, WI has a population of 2,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54629? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54629 is $74,432, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54629? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54629 is $229,900, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54629? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54629 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54629? ▼
ZIP code 54629 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54629? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54629 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Construction (9), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54629? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54629 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 54629? ▼
In ZIP code 54629, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 54629? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54629 is 26.8 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 54629? ▼
In ZIP code 54629, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54629? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54629 is 6.3% 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.