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Readstown, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54652

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

953
10/sq mi
$57,500
Median income
$180,600
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54652 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54652 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Readstown, Vernon County, Wisconsin, home to just 953 residents across 93.4 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54652 reports a modest median household income of $57,500 (26% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $27,958. Local economic indicators show a 14.3% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $180,600 (27% below the state average), median rent at $710 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 54652, plus 6 more within Vernon County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 54652

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Readstown, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54652.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54652, Readstown, 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

953

Population

93.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54652?

39.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$57,500

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$27,958

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 54652 ranks nationally

Readstown, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,500 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

473

Total Housing Units

390

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$180,600

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$710

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 54652, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,734,000.

22

Businesses

124

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 22.7%
Construction 3 13.6%
Retail trade 3 13.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.6%

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 54652 vs 54655 →

ZIP 54652 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 54652 ranks #4 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 54652 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 54652 ranks #3 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
54655 Soldiers Grove, WI 1,778 5.6 mi
54664 Viola, WI 1,516 6.8 mi
54639 La Farge, WI 2,397 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

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Viroqua, WI
Pop: 8,427
54667 standard
Westby, WI
Pop: 4,599
54634 standard
Hillsboro, WI
Pop: 4,258
54658 standard
Stoddard, WI
Pop: 2,501
54639 standard
La Farge, WI
Pop: 2,397
54623 standard
Coon Valley, WI
Pop: 1,930

Related Areas

Vernon County Readstown, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54652 in? ▼
ZIP code 54652 (Readstown) 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 54652? ▼
ZIP code 54652 in Readstown, WI has a population of 953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54652? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54652 is $57,500, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54652? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54652 is $180,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54652? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54652 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54652? ▼
ZIP code 54652 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54652? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54652 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54652? ▼
In ZIP code 54652, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54652? ▼
In ZIP code 54652, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54652? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54652 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.