Stoddard, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54658
Vernon County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,501
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,438
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stoddard pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54658 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 54658 (Stoddard, WI) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.2 in 2023 to 251.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54658 covers 94.0 square miles in Stoddard, Vernon County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,501 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54658 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,438 (6% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,822. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $249,800 (0% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $885; 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vernon County, so 54658 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 54658
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stoddard, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54658.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 54658, Stoddard, 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
2,501
Population
94.0
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54658?
46.6
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$73,438
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$38,822
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54658 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Stoddard, 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)
$73,438 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
1,098housing units
1,098
Total Housing Units
997
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,800
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$885
Median Rent
1973
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54658 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 172 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 182 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 226 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 243 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 251 |
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 28 business establishments in ZIP 54658, employing approximately 238 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,802,000.
28
Businesses
238
Employees
$7.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 17.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.7% |
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 54658 vs 54621 →
ZIP 54658 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54601
La Crosse (54601)
49,282 residents
- 54658 2,501
Stoddard (54658)
2,501 residents
- 54632 1,247
Genoa (54632)
1,247 residents
- 54621 1,147
Chaseburg (54621)
1,147 residents
- 55919 985
Brownsville (55919)
985 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54658 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54658 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54621
Chaseburg (54621)
$94,286 median income
- 54632
Genoa (54632)
$82,500 median income
- 55919
Brownsville (55919)
$77,917 median income
- 54658
Stoddard (54658)
$73,438 median income
- 54601
La Crosse (54601)
$61,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54658 ranks #4 of 5 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 54658, 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 (2,501 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 54658 in?
ZIP code 54658 (Stoddard) 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 54658?
ZIP code 54658 in Stoddard, WI has a population of 2,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54658?
The median household income in ZIP 54658 is $73,438, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54658?
The median home value in ZIP 54658 is $249,800, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54658?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54658 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54658?
ZIP code 54658 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54658?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54658 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54658?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54658 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 54658?
In ZIP code 54658, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 54658?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54658 is 25.7 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 54658?
In ZIP code 54658, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54658?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54658 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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