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 Low-density area
- $74,432
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54629 (Fountain City, WI) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.1 in 2023 to 219.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,440. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $229,900 (8% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $816; 80.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Buffalo County, so 54629 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 54629
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fountain City, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54629.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 54629?
49.0
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
2.4%
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?
$74,432
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$41,440
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54629 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Fountain City, 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)
$74,432 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
1,252housing units
1,252
Total Housing Units
1,127
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,900
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 54629
Fountain City (54629)
2,576 residents
- 55959
Minnesota City (55959)
2,321 residents
- 54622
Cochrane (54622)
2,121 residents
- 54625 240
Dodge (54625)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54629 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54629 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
- 55959
Minnesota City (55959)
$67,617 median income
- 54625
Dodge (54625)
$53,157 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54629, 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 (2,576 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 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.
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