How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54601?

The typical home in 54601 is worth $298,600, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 54601?

Home values in 54601 are up 5.2% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 54601?

A typical home in 54601 rents for about $1,126 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.

What is the property tax rate in 54601?

The effective property tax rate in 54601 is 1.6% — roughly $4,914 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 54601 has a population of 50,397 and a median household income of $61,639.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54601

La Crosse County · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Typical home value

$298,600^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +5.2%
5-year / yr: +6.2%
10-year / yr: +6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +5.1%
vs metro: ≈ metro median
vs state: -2.1%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 54601 is worth $298,600. Over the past year, values have risen 5.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,126 a month — a 4.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,126^[2]
Gross yield: 4.5%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.7%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 1.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $4,914^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for La Crosse County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Low^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Very Low
Drought: Very Low
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: No Rating
Tornado: Relatively Moderate
Earthquake: Very Low
Winter weather: Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population: 50,397^[3]
Median household income: $61,639^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of La Crosse County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +107^[5]
Moved in: 3,039
Moved out: 2,932

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 15
Elementary: 10
Middle: 1
High: 2

Central High
High · Grades 9–12 · La Crosse School District
1,014 students
Longfellow Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · La Crosse School District
625 students
Emerson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · La Crosse School District
323 students
Southern Bluffs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · La Crosse School District
320 students
Spence Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · La Crosse School District
315 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield4.5%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%

Annual rent$13,517

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,510

Loan principal$238,880

Down payment$59,720

Total interest paid$304,678

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.93

Monthly cost to own$2,169

Monthly rent$1,126

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 63rd percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 33rd percentile^[2]
Property tax: 100th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

4th for most populous in WIView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54601?: The typical home in 54601 is worth $298,600, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54601?: Home values in 54601 are up 5.2% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 54601?: A typical home in 54601 rents for about $1,126 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 54601?: The effective property tax rate in 54601 is 1.6% — roughly $4,914 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54601?: ZIP code 54601 has a population of 50,397 and a median household income of $61,639.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

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54621
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54614
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$328,036
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