Independence, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54747
Trempealeau County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,534
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,820
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Independence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54747 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54747 covers 291.3 square miles in Independence, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,534 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,820 (9% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,665. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,600 (23% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $916; owner occupancy is 65.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Trempealeau County, so 54747 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 54747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Independence, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54747.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 54747, Independence, 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
2,534
Population
291.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54747?
40.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.4%
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?
$70,820
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$33,665
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54747 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Independence, 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)
$70,820 37th percentile higher than 37% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wisconsin ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,185housing units
1,185
Total Housing Units
1,115
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,600
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$916
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 54747, employing approximately 437 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,524,000.
43
Businesses
437
Employees
$19.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 6 | 13.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.0% |
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 54747 vs 54612 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54612 | Arcadia, WI | 5,152 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54747, 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 (2,534 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 54747 in?
ZIP code 54747 (Independence) 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 54747?
ZIP code 54747 in Independence, WI has a population of 2,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54747?
The median household income in ZIP 54747 is $70,820, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54747?
The median home value in ZIP 54747 is $192,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54747 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54747?
ZIP code 54747 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 437 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54747 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54747?
In ZIP code 54747, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 54747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54747 is 24.0 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 54747?
In ZIP code 54747, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54747 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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