Mindoro, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54644
La Crosse County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,434
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $77,143
- Median income Near-median income area
- $256,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mindoro pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 99%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54644 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54644 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mindoro, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,434 residents across 163.0 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54644 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,143 (1% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,987. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $256,500 (3% above the average Wisconsin ZIP); 99.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in La Crosse County, so 54644 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 54644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mindoro, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54644.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 54644, Mindoro, 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
1,434
Population
163.0
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54644?
45.1
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
2.8%
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?
$77,143
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$37,987
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54644 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Mindoro, 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)
$77,143 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
489housing units
489
Total Housing Units
456
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,500
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 54644, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,475,000.
25
Businesses
158
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.0% |
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 54644 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54669
West Salem (54669)
7,619 residents
- 54614 2,947
Bangor (54614)
2,947 residents
- 54642 2,125
Melrose (54642)
2,125 residents
- 54644 1,434
Mindoro (54644)
1,434 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54644 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54644 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
- 54614
Bangor (54614)
$85,588 median income
- 54644
Mindoro (54644)
$77,143 median income
- 54642
Melrose (54642)
$73,452 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54644 ranks #3 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 54644, 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 (1,434 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 54644 in?
ZIP code 54644 (Mindoro) 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 54644?
ZIP code 54644 in Mindoro, WI has a population of 1,434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54644?
The median household income in ZIP 54644 is $77,143, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54644?
The median home value in ZIP 54644 is $256,500, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54644 is White at 84.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54644?
ZIP code 54644 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54644 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54644?
In ZIP code 54644, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 54644?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54644 is 30.2 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 54644?
In ZIP code 54644, approximately 99.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 0.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54644 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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