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ZIP Code 54653

La Crosse, Wisconsin

ZCTA 54653

Juniper

ZIP Code 54653 is in the highest 40% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 36% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$72,596

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

53%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

73.4

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 54653, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

The basics

Total Population

1,335

Median Age

35.9

Population Density

61.89

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,835

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.64×

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$983

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

20%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

11%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

54.5

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

73.4

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 54653: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54653?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54653 is $2,835, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54653 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54653 cost about 3.64× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54653?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54653 is $983 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54653?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54653 have moved 53% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 54653?
ZIP Code 54653 has a population of 1,335, about 61.89 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.9.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54653?
ZIP Code 54653 averages 44.9°F year-round, summer highs near 78.7°F, winter lows around 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 54.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54653 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54653's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.4 (higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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