| City: | Mount Sterling, Wisconsin |
| City Alias: | Mt Sterling |
| County: | Crawford County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:31:59 AM |
| Population: | 120 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 353 / 608 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.3146, -90.9291 |
| Land Area: | 0.694 sq mi |
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Mount Sterling sits in Crawford County, Wisconsin, with a population of 120 people spread across 56 occupied households. The community doesn't have street delivery within its ZIP boundaries, though nearby ZIP 54631 provides that service to the broader area. The post office maintains 28 PO Boxes, which translates to an adoption rate of 0.50—exactly half of local households use boxes for their mail.
The median age here is 44.5 years, and the median household income stands at $48,472. Most residents live in single-family homes, with a median property value of $130,000. Two main streets handle the limited carrier delivery: West Street and Diagonal Street. The rural character is evident in the two rural carrier routes that serve the surrounding area, while the post office itself anchors mail service for this small Wisconsin community.
The two streets in Mount Sterling's ZIP+4 database reflect a minimal street infrastructure typical of very small rural Wisconsin communities. West Street and Diagonal Street each appear once, indicating limited delivery points outside the PO Box system.
ZIP Code 54645 has 120 residents and 56 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.3% male and 41.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.5%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (0.8%, much lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 120Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 97Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 172.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $50,833Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 56Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $137,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 58 | 66 | 56 | 61 | 80 | 56 | 69 | 117 | 114 | 97 |
| Decennial Census | 81 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 120 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 46
Female Median Age: 43.3
| 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 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| White: | 117 | 99.15% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.85% |
| Total: | 118 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 70 | 58.33% | 46.0 years |
| Females: | 50 | 41.67% | 43.3 years |
| Total: | 120 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 92 | 94.85% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 5.15% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 5.15% |
| Total Population: | 97 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 92 | 94.85% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 5.15% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $50,833, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $4,250 (7.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,833. Family households earn a median of $53,750 versus $20,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,750). By gender, male median income is $56,389 and female is $34,375, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $22,014 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (23.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,083 | $56,042 | $57,614 | $57,841 | $29,375 | $0 | $30,250 | $30,833 | $25,000 | $0 | $29,107 | $45,556 | $48,472 | $50,833 |
| Median Family Income | $46,250 | $47,500 | $49,643 | $49,821 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,333 | $0 | $44,318 | $51,563 | $49,886 | $53,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $50,625 | $31,875 | $53,438 | $31,250 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 | $14,375 | $13,750 | $12,045 | $20,000 |
| Median Male Income | $32,639 | $35,625 | $35,750 | $35,625 | $37,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,813 | $52,188 | $53,750 | $56,389 |
| Median Female Income | $35,536 | $37,679 | $37,708 | $37,679 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,750 | $34,375 | $34,375 |
| Employed: | 26 | 36.11% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 46 | 63.89% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 15.38% |
| Service: | 4 | 15.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 23.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 23.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 23.08% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 26 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $137,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $45,000 (48.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $67,500. The median gross rent is $675, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $175 (35.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,500 | $60,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $51,300 | $68,300 | $70,000 | $75,000 | $70,000 | $68,800 | $117,500 | $112,500 | $130,000 | $137,500 |
| Less than $500: | 5 | 33.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 66.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $807 | $808 | $483 | $567 | $575 | $573 | $625 | $683 | $675 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 45.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9 | 20.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 34.09% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 81.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 18.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 43 | 79.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 9.26% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 11.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 8.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.89%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 1.47% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 41 | 60.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 16.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 9 | 13.24% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 4.41% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 4.41% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 67 | 98.53% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 8.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 71 | 59.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 43 | 35.83% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 5.00% |
| Total: | 120 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 114 | 95.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 13.6% | 22.7% | 30.8% | 29.4% | 25.0% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 4 | 21.05% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 57.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 21.05% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 21.05% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15 | 78.95% |
ZIP Code 54645 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $150,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 30Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $34,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $150,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 54645 is located in Crawford County, Wisconsin, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 54645. It covers 0.694 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.694 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 5554900Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mount Sterling village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 54645 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.