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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 54603 has 14,203 residents and 6,646 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, slightly younger than the state (40.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (7.1%, higher than the state average of 3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	14,203Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	14,181Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	14,980Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,602.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$49,693Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,646Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$175,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.13Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.58Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	14,608	14,469	14,335	14,153	14,509	13,992	14,304	13,868	14,090	13,770	14,198	13,780	14,181
Decennial Census	14,305	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,203	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.7

Male Median Age: 38.8

Female Median Age: 38.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	392	356	388	362	545	621	541	507	439	361	446	543	489	475	349	198	114	91
Female	385	390	379	367	589	576	491	430	359	334	419	507	514	442	343	198	123	140
Total	777	746	767	729	1,134	1,197	1,032	937	798	695	865	1,050	1,003	917	692	396	237	231

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,627	83.81%
Black:	530	3.82%
Hispanic:*	442	3.19%
Asian:	1,010	7.28%
American Indian:	109	0.79%
Hawaiian:	4	0.03%
Other:	151	1.09%
Total:	13,873	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,217	50.81%	38.8 years
Females:	6,986	49.19%	38.6 years
Total:	14,203	100%	38.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,671	96.40%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	52	0.37%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	299	2.11%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	159	3.23%
Total Population:	14,181	100%
Total Native Population:	13,723	96.77%
Total Foreign-born Population:	458	3.23%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $49,693, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $5,882 (13.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $87. Family households earn a median of $64,850 versus $39,381 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,469). By gender, male median income is $46,265 and female is $48,125, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,860 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.0%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is considerably above the state rate (3.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$43,811	$42,399	$42,636	$41,245	$41,462	$40,556	$45,678	$47,083	$49,606	$47,982	$48,580	$52,113	$49,693
Median Family Income	$56,307	$55,844	$58,455	$55,761	$54,167	$52,986	$51,589	$60,052	$61,466	$60,814	$59,458	$68,193	$64,850
Median NonFamily Income	$29,181	$27,464	$26,175	$28,776	$28,488	$28,844	$34,099	$32,692	$34,868	$33,330	$36,045	$37,689	$39,381
Median Male Income	$35,053	$36,976	$36,800	$37,157	$36,766	$36,137	$39,869	$40,889	$39,336	$38,683	$41,137	$44,100	$46,265
Median Female Income	$27,344	$28,011	$30,223	$34,035	$31,804	$30,651	$34,760	$36,584	$37,120	$39,748	$41,066	$44,570	$48,125

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,102	60.82%
Unemployed:	465	3.98%
Not In Labor Force:	4,110	35.20%
Total:	11,677	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,003	28.20%
Service:	1,295	18.23%
Sales and Office:	1,407	19.81%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	800	11.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,597	22.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,102	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $175,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $59,300 (51.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,800. The median gross rent is $936, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $338 (56.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $204. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.00% (63.32% with a mortgage, 36.68% free-and-clear) and renters 49.00% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.56%, which is much lower than the state rate (11.08%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$116,200	$117,000	$116,000	$116,300	$120,400	$123,000	$128,700	$130,800	$135,700	$138,000	$147,000	$164,200	$175,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	19	0.58%
$500 to $999:	1,971	60.05%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,044	31.81%
$1,500 to $1,999:	157	4.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:	8	0.24%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	83	2.53%
Total:	3,282	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$598	$617	$628	$626	$643	$651	$664	$687	$732	$763	$817	$897	$936

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,163	32.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,253	18.71%
Renter Occupied:	3,282	49.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,698	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,698	93.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	470	6.56%
Total Housing Units:	7,168	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	4,432	61.83%
Multi-Family Units:	2,566	35.80%
Other Units:	170	2.37%
Total Housing Units:	7,168	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 20.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.50%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.30%). Public coverage is 47.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (34.60%). The share of people in poverty is 14.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.60%), up 2.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.18%). College enrollment is 27.92%, which is on par with the state rate (25.50%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	172	1.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	601	5.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,682	35.96%
Some college, no degree:	2,251	21.98%
Associate's degree:	1,391	13.59%
Bachelor's degree:	1,357	13.25%
Graduate or professional degree:	785	7.67%
Total:	10,239	100%
High school or higher:	9,466	92.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,142	20.92%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	7,850	49.62%
Public Insurance:	6,709	42.41%
No Insurance:	1,260	7.97%
Total:	15,819	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,559	92.03%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.0%	12.8%	11.0%	10.3%	10.5%	12.6%	11.5%	8.0%	8.8%	8.7%	12.9%	13.0%	14.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	178	5.81%
Kindergarten:	303	9.90%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,169	38.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	557	18.19%
College or graduate school:	855	27.92%
Total:	3,062	100%
Early Childhood:	481	15.71%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,029	66.26%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	La Crosse, Wisconsin
Names to Avoid:	Lacrosse
County:	La Crosse County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:02:57 PM
Population:	14,203 [See All]
Area Codes:	353 / 608
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	43.8685, -91.2789
Land Area:	8.861 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/54603/zip-code-54603.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,033Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	597Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,625Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,153Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,189Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	492Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$188,203,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$754,741,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	13,406Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MNSource: Census
CBSA Number:	29100Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	169,945Source: Census
MSA:	La Crosse, WI-MN MSASource: Census
Land Area:	8.861 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.951 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	11111.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	5540775Source: Census
Place Name:	La Crosse city; WisconsinSource: Census

ZIP Code 54603 in La Crosse, WI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 54603

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 54603

Sources & References