Eau Claire, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54701
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,803
- 174/sq mi High-density area
- $74,361
- Median income Near-median income area
- $289,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eau Claire pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 174
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54701 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54701 (Eau Claire, WI) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.0 in 2023 to 245.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, with 38,803 residents across 222.5 square miles, a density of 174 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54701 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,361 (5% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,099. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $289,900 (16% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,043; 57.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eau Claire County, so 54701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 54701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eau Claire, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
241 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
238 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
169 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
152 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
120 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54701, Eau Claire, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,803
Population
222.5
Area (sq mi)
174
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54701?
35.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$74,361
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$46,099
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54701 ranks nationally
Eau Claire, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$74,361 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,727housing units
18,727
Total Housing Units
18,239
Occupied Units
488
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,900
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,043
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54701 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 188 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 213 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 233 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 245 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,463 business establishments in ZIP 54701, employing approximately 26,768 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,284,623,000.
1,463
Businesses
26,768
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 241 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 238 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 169 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 152 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 120 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 93 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 78 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 73 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 2.3% |
| Information | 30 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54701 vs 54703 →
ZIP 54701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54703
Eau Claire (54703)
42,272 residents
- 54701
Eau Claire (54701)
38,803 residents
- 54720 7,039
Altoona (54720)
7,039 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54701 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54720
Altoona (54720)
$85,977 median income
- 54701
Eau Claire (54701)
$74,361 median income
- 54703
Eau Claire (54703)
$71,518 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 54701 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54701, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,803 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 54701 in?
ZIP code 54701 (Eau Claire) is located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Eau Claire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eau-claire-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54701?
ZIP code 54701 in Eau Claire, WI has a population of 38,803 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54701?
The median household income in ZIP 54701 is $74,361, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54701?
The median home value in ZIP 54701 is $289,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54701 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54701?
ZIP code 54701 has 1,463 business establishments employing approximately 26,768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54701 are: Health care and social assistance (241), Retail trade (238), Accommodation and food services (169). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54701 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 54701?
In ZIP code 54701, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 54701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54701 is 17.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54701?
In ZIP code 54701, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54701 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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