Holmen, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54636

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

13,737
64/sq mi
$96,384
Median income
$321,500
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holmen pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54636 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54636 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.0 square miles in Holmen, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 13,737 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 54636 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54636 sits at $96,384 (23% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $45,525. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $321,500 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,160 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54636 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing La Crosse County, so you can benchmark 54636 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 54636

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54636.

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 54636, Holmen, 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

13,737

Population

214.0

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54636?

39.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$96,384

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$45,525

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54636 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,384 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,611

Total Housing Units

6,531

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$321,500

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$1,160

Median Rent

1997

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54636 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 172
2021 +7.4% 185
2022 +14.0% 211
2023 +12.3% 237
2024 +2.5% 243

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 312 business establishments in ZIP 54636, employing approximately 3,134 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,966,000.

312

Businesses

3,134

Employees

$131.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 59 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 34 10.9%
Retail trade 32 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 7.7%
Finance and insurance 23 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.4%
Manufacturing 15 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 14 4.5%
Wholesale trade 9 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.6%
Information 3 1.0%

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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ZIP 54636 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 54636 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54636 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 54636 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
54650 Onalaska, WI 23,377 6.7 mi
54630 Galesville, WI 3,770 9.2 mi
54669 West Salem, WI 7,619 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54636 in?
ZIP code 54636 (Holmen) is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. La Crosse County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/la-crosse-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54636?
ZIP code 54636 in Holmen, WI has a population of 13,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54636?
The median household income in ZIP 54636 is $96,384, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54636?
The median home value in ZIP 54636 is $321,500, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54636 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54636?
ZIP code 54636 has 312 business establishments employing approximately 3,134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54636?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54636 are: Construction (59), Health care and social assistance (34), Retail trade (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54636?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54636 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 54636?
In ZIP code 54636, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 54636?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54636 is 24.2 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 54636?
In ZIP code 54636, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54636 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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