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ZIP Code 54603

La Crosse, Wisconsin

FIPS 54603

Juniper

ZIP Code 54603 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$181,900

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.1

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,738

Median Age

38.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$181,900

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$3,285

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.5

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$966

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-3.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

140.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.1

Higher than 67%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 54603: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54603?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54603 is $181,900, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54603?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54603 is $3,285, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54603 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54603 cost about 3.5× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54603?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54603 is $966 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54603?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54603 have moved 55% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54603?
ZIP Code 54603 averages 48.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.5°F, winter lows around 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.1 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →