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ZIP 54603

Pop. 13,738·La Crosse County·107th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$907/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$1,058
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 54603 · $907
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,080/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,884/yr
At $907/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyLa Crosse County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54603 (La Crosse, WI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,738
Median income
$52,012
Median age
38.6
Renters
47.9%
Age distribution
18.1%
27.6%
20.2%
15.7%
18.3%
Under 1818.1%
18–3427.6%
35–5420.2%
55–6415.7%
65+18.3%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
86.5%
White86.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian4.3%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
30.5%
39.6%
22.2%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college39.6%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
52.1%
47.9%
Owner52.1%
Renter47.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54603 in La Crosse, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,580 → $52,012
up 7.1%
Population
14,198 → 13,738
down 3.2%
Renter share
50.4% → 47.9%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.5% → 22.2%
-1.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,580 in 2021 to $52,012 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 54603 in La Crosse, WI losing about 460 residents over the five-year window, down 3.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 50.4% to 47.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54603 covers La Crosse, WI. The median rent here is $907/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($52,012/yr), ZIP 54603 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54603?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54603 (La Crosse, WI) is $907. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54603 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54603's median rent of $907/mo is $1,058 (54%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54603 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54603 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #107 out of 107 ZIPs at $907/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54603?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $907/mo in ZIP 54603. The local median household income is $52,012/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54603?

Rent in ZIP 54603 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 54603 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54603 is considered very affordable for renters. At $907/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($52,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54603 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54603 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.9% of ZIP 54603 households are renters, while 52.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54603 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54603 compare to the rest of La Crosse?

ZIP 54603 is more affordable than La Crosse overall. At $907/mo, it's $173 below the La Crosse citywide median of $1,080/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54603 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54603 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $907/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 54603's median household income ($52,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54603 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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