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ZIP 54650

Part of Onalaska, WI
Pop. 25,304·La Crosse County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,412/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$553
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ZIP 54650 · $1,412
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,944/yr
At $1,412/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyLa Crosse County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54650 (Onalaska, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,304
Median income
$85,548
Median age
41.5
Renters
32%
Age distribution
20.5%
22%
23.6%
13.1%
20.8%
Under 1820.5%
18–3422%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.1%
65+20.8%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
87.2%
White87.2%
Black2.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian4.4%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
20.3%
37.1%
40.5%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college37.1%
Bachelor's+40.5%
Housing tenure
68%
32%
Owner68%
Renter32%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54650 in Onalaska, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,721 → $85,548
up 13.0%
Population
24,327 → 25,304
up 4.0%
Renter share
32.2% → 32%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 40.5%
+2.0 pts
Median age
40.7 → 41.5
+0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 54650 in Onalaska, WI now reports about $85,548, up from $75,721 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 24,327 residents to roughly 25,304. College-educated residents now make up 40.5% of adults here, versus 38.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54650 covers Onalaska, WI. The median rent here is $1,412/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($85,548/yr), ZIP 54650 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54650?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54650 (Onalaska, WI) is $1,412. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54650 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54650's median rent of $1,412/mo is $553 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54650 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54650 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #52 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,412/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54650?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,412/mo in ZIP 54650. The local median household income is $85,548/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54650?

Rent in ZIP 54650 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54650 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54650 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,412/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($85,548/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54650 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54650 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32% of ZIP 54650 households are renters, while 68% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54650 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54650 compare to the rest of Onalaska?

ZIP 54650 sits right at the Onalaska citywide median of $1,412/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54650 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54650 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,412/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 54650's median household income ($85,548/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54650 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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