Trempealeau, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54661
Trempealeau County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,415
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,720
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trempealeau pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54661 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 54661 (Trempealeau, WI) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.9 in 2023 to 236.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54661 covers 135.0 square miles in Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,415 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54661 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,720 (2% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,749. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $268,400 (8% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,144; 74.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Trempealeau County, so 54661 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 54661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trempealeau, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54661.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 54661, Trempealeau, 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
3,415
Population
135.0
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54661?
42.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.5%
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?
$79,720
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$41,749
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54661 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Trempealeau, 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)
$79,720 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
1,747housing units
1,747
Total Housing Units
1,663
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,400
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
Median Rent
1994
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54661 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 160 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 176 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 211 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 220 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 236 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 54661, employing approximately 406 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,342,000.
60
Businesses
406
Employees
$16.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.0% |
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 54661 vs 54625 →
ZIP 54661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54630
Galesville (54630)
3,770 residents
- 54661
Trempealeau (54661)
3,415 residents
- 54625 240
Dodge (54625)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54661 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54630
Galesville (54630)
$95,549 median income
- 54661
Trempealeau (54661)
$79,720 median income
- 54625
Dodge (54625)
$53,157 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54661 ranks #2 of 3 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 54661, 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 (3,415 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 54661 in?
ZIP code 54661 (Trempealeau) is located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Trempealeau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/trempealeau-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54661?
ZIP code 54661 in Trempealeau, WI has a population of 3,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54661?
The median household income in ZIP 54661 is $79,720, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54661?
The median home value in ZIP 54661 is $268,400, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54661 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54661?
ZIP code 54661 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 406 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54661 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54661?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54661 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 54661?
In ZIP code 54661, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 54661?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54661 is 25.6 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 54661?
In ZIP code 54661, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54661 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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