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 Moderate-density area
- $96,384
- Median income Above-median income area
- $321,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54636 (Holmen, WI) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.1 in 2023 to 243.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54636 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holmen, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, home to 13,737 residents across 214.0 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54636 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,384 (23% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,525. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 0.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $321,500 (29% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 71.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,160.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in La Crosse County, so 54636 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 54636
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holmen, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54636.
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 54636, Holmen, 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
13,737
Population
214.0
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54636?
39.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.9%
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?
$96,384
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$45,525
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54636 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Holmen, 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)
$96,384 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
6,611housing units
6,611
Total Housing Units
6,531
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,500
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,160
Median Rent
1997
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54636 vs 54650 →
ZIP 54636 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54650
Onalaska (54650)
23,377 residents
- 54636
Holmen (54636)
13,737 residents
- 54669 7,619
West Salem (54669)
7,619 residents
- 54630 3,770
Galesville (54630)
3,770 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54636 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54636 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54669
West Salem (54669)
$103,194 median income
- 54636
Holmen (54636)
$96,384 median income
- 54630
Galesville (54630)
$95,549 median income
- 54650
Onalaska (54650)
$85,548 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54636, 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 (13,737 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 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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