ZIP Code 54642 -- Melrose, WI

Jackson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 84.09% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
2,259
Unknown
Median Income
$73,452
Home Value
$210,600
Median Rent
$872
Median Age
39.40
Diversity Index
21.00
Low
Cost of Living
74.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.6%

About ZIP Code 54642

ZIP code 54642 in Melrose, Wisconsin is a unknown area with a population of 2,259. The median household income is $73,452, which is This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $210,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 74.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.40 years. Approximately 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Jackson, WI.

Population & Age

Total Population
2,259
Median Age
39.40
Male Population
1,201
53.2%
Female Population
1,058
46.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
21.00 Low
White
91.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Other Race
0.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$73,452
Mean Household Income
$97,526
Per Capita Income
$37,757
Below Poverty Line
15.5%

This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$210,600
Median Rent
$872
Total Housing Units
910
Occupied Units
842
Vacant Units
68
7.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1974
Owner Occupied
84.1%
Renter Occupied
15.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 84.1% Renter 15.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,189
Employment Rate
96.4%
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
73.4%
Carpool
10.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.3%

Cost of Living Index

74.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 54642 is 25.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Jackson

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
54615 Black river fall 11,315 $67,033
54635 Northfield 1,793 $72,566
54611 Alma center 1,372 $71,667
54754 Merrillan 1,308 $58,125
54659 Taylor 1,257 $71,477

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 54642

ZIP code 54642 (Melrose, WI) has a total population of 2,259 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 54642 is $73,452 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 54642 is primarily located in Melrose, Wisconsin (WI). It falls within Jackson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 54642 is $210,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $872.

The median age in ZIP code 54642 is 39.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 54642 has a cost of living index of 74.20 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 54642, 18.31% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.23% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 54642 is 3.62%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 9.28% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.