Augusta, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54722
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,016
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,181
- Median income Near-median income area
- $231,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Augusta pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54722 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 54722 (Augusta, WI) rose +19.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.5 in 2023 to 249.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54722 covers 371.9 square miles in Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,016 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54722 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,181 (9% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,186. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $231,500 (7% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $823; 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eau Claire County, so 54722 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 54722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54722.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 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 54722, Augusta, 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
4,016
Population
371.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54722?
33.5
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
0.1%
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?
$71,181
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$33,186
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54722 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Augusta, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,181 38th percentile higher than 38% of 755 Wisconsin 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
1,853housing units
1,853
Total Housing Units
1,475
Occupied Units
378
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,500
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$823
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
+19.1%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54722 have increased 19.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 154 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 181 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 205 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 209 |
| 2024 | +19.1% | 249 |
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 69 business establishments in ZIP 54722, employing approximately 657 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,971,000.
69
Businesses
657
Employees
$36.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.8% |
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 54722 vs 54741 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54741 | Fairchild, WI | 1,577 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54722, 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 (4,016 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 54722 in?
ZIP code 54722 (Augusta) 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 54722?
ZIP code 54722 in Augusta, WI has a population of 4,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54722?
The median household income in ZIP 54722 is $71,181, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54722?
The median home value in ZIP 54722 is $231,500, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54722 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54722?
ZIP code 54722 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54722 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54722?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54722 increased by 19.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 54722?
In ZIP code 54722, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 54722?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54722 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 54722?
In ZIP code 54722, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54722 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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