La Crosse, WI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 54601 serves a portion of La Crosse, Wisconsin, within La Crosse County. This community is home to approximately 56,178 residents, with a median age of 30.3 years. The median household income of $71,080 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $298,536 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 52% owner-occupied and 48% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of La Crosse is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 37% and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, 54601 reflects the economic character of La Crosse County in Wisconsin.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 56,178 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,730 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,080 | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $298,536 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ↑ 108% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.8% | ↑ 91% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 37% | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.3 yrs | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 24,718 | — |