Chippewa Falls, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54729

Chippewa County, Wisconsin — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,469
73/sq mi
$75,809
Median income
$283,500
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chippewa Falls pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54729 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 431.1 square miles in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 31,469 residents, producing a population density of 73 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 54729 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54729 sits at $75,809 (3% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,049. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $283,500 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $989 per month, and 69.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54729 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chippewa County, so you can benchmark 54729 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 54729

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54729.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 54729, Chippewa Falls, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,469

Population

431.1

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54729?

43.5

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$75,809

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$42,049

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54729 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,809 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,428

Total Housing Units

14,826

Occupied Units

602

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.0%
Renter 31.0%

$283,500

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$989

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54729 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 176
2021 +11.3% 196
2022 +14.1% 224
2023 +12.8% 252
2024 +2.9% 260

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 886 business establishments in ZIP 54729, employing approximately 13,931 people with a combined annual payroll of $766,324,000.

886

Businesses

13,931

Employees

$766.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 126 14.2%
Retail trade 108 12.2%
Construction 105 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 102 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 83 9.4%
Manufacturing 66 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 43 4.8%
Finance and insurance 43 4.8%
Wholesale trade 33 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.6%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Information 11 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 54729 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 54729 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 54729 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 54729 ranks #3 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
54720 Altoona, WI 7,039 9.9 mi
54703 Eau Claire, WI 42,272 9.6 mi
54748 Jim Falls, WI 1,217 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54729 in?
ZIP code 54729 (Chippewa Falls) is located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Chippewa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chippewa-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 54729?
ZIP code 54729 in Chippewa Falls, WI has a population of 31,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54729?
The median household income in ZIP 54729 is $75,809, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54729?
The median home value in ZIP 54729 is $283,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54729 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54729?
ZIP code 54729 has 886 business establishments employing approximately 13,931 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54729?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54729 are: Health care and social assistance (126), Retail trade (108), Construction (105). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54729?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54729 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 54729?
In ZIP code 54729, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 54729?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54729 is 21.2 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 54729?
In ZIP code 54729, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54729 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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