Hillsboro, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54634

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

4,258
11/sq mi
$60,945
Median income
$198,800
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54634 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54634 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 387.1 square miles in Hillsboro, Vernon County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,258 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 54634 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54634 sits at $60,945 (22% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $28,695. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $198,800 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $795 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54634 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vernon County, so you can benchmark 54634 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 54634

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54634.

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 54634, Hillsboro, 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

4,258

Population

387.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54634?

37.8

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$60,945

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$28,695

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54634 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,945 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,906

Total Housing Units

1,610

Occupied Units

296

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$198,800

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$795

Median Rent

1972

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54634 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 156
2021 +11.5% 174
2022 +30.8% 227
2023 -7.9% 209
2024 +10.8% 232

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 87 business establishments in ZIP 54634, employing approximately 904 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,225,000.

87

Businesses

904

Employees

$39.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 11.5%
Wholesale trade 9 10.3%
Retail trade 9 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.1%
Manufacturing 6 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.8%
Information 3 3.5%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%

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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54651 Ontario, WI 1,382 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54634 in?
ZIP code 54634 (Hillsboro) 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 54634?
ZIP code 54634 in Hillsboro, WI has a population of 4,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54634?
The median household income in ZIP 54634 is $60,945, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54634?
The median home value in ZIP 54634 is $198,800, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54634?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54634 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54634?
ZIP code 54634 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54634?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54634 are: Construction (15), Health care and social assistance (10), Wholesale trade (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54634?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54634 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 54634?
In ZIP code 54634, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 54634?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54634 is 23.8 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 54634?
In ZIP code 54634, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54634?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54634 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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