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 Low-density area
- $60,945
- Median income Below-median income area
- $198,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hillsboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54634 (Hillsboro, WI) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.0 in 2023 to 231.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54634 covers 387.1 square miles in Hillsboro, Vernon County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,258 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54634 reports a modest median household income of $60,945 (22% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,695. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $198,800 (20% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $795; owner occupancy is 77.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vernon County, so 54634 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 54634
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillsboro, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54634.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 54634, Hillsboro, 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
4,258
Population
387.1
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54634?
37.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.6%
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?
$60,945
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$28,695
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54634 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Hillsboro, 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)
$60,945 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
1,906housing units
1,906
Total Housing Units
1,610
Occupied Units
296
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,800
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$795
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54634 vs 54651 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54651 | Ontario, WI | 1,382 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54634, 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 (4,258 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 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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