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Eau Claire, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54703

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

42,272
206/sq mi
$71,518
Median income
$243,700
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eau Claire pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
206
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54703 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54703 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, with 42,272 residents across 205.7 square miles, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 54703 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,518 (8% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,697. Local economic indicators show a 13.6% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $243,700 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,062 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Eau Claire County, so you can benchmark 54703 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 54703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eau Claire, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54703.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 54703, 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

42,272

Population

205.7

Area (sq mi)

206

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54703?

35.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$71,518

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$39,697

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54703 ranks nationally

Eau Claire, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,518 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,778

Total Housing Units

18,873

Occupied Units

905

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$243,700

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,062

Median Rent

1975

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54703 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 172
2021 +12.2% 192
2022 +13.3% 218
2023 +12.8% 246
2024 +3.8% 255

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 965 business establishments in ZIP 54703, employing approximately 22,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,436,292,000.

965

Businesses

22,456

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 120 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 106 11.0%
Construction 101 10.5%
Retail trade 101 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 95 9.8%
Wholesale trade 85 8.8%
Manufacturing 63 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 49 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 3.8%
Finance and insurance 35 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 2.2%
Information 20 2.1%
Educational services 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.1%
Utilities 7 0.7%

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 54703 vs 54701 →

ZIP 54703 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54703 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 54703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 54703 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
54701 Eau Claire, WI 38,803 6.2 mi
54720 Altoona, WI 7,039 4.5 mi
54729 Chippewa Falls, WI 31,469 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Eau Claire County

54701 standard
Eau Claire, WI
Pop: 38,803
54755 standard
Mondovi, WI
Pop: 7,502
54720 standard
Altoona, WI
Pop: 7,039
54742 standard
Fall Creek, WI
Pop: 4,459
54722 standard
Augusta, WI
Pop: 4,016
54738 standard
Eleva, WI
Pop: 3,149

Related Areas

Eau Claire County Eau Claire, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54703 in? ▼
ZIP code 54703 (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 54703? ▼
ZIP code 54703 in Eau Claire, WI has a population of 42,272 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54703? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54703 is $71,518, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54703? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54703 is $243,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54703? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54703 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54703? ▼
ZIP code 54703 has 965 business establishments employing approximately 22,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54703? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54703 are: Health care and social assistance (120), Other services (except public administration) (106), Construction (101). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54703? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54703 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 54703? ▼
In ZIP code 54703, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 54703? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54703 is 17.1 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 54703? ▼
In ZIP code 54703, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54703? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54703 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.