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 Moderate-density area
- $75,809
- Median income Near-median income area
- $283,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 54729 (Chippewa Falls, WI) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.5 in 2023 to 259.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 54729 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with 31,469 residents across 431.1 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54729 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,809 (3% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,049. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $283,500 (14% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $989; 69.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chippewa County, so 54729 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 54729
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chippewa Falls, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54729.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 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 54729, Chippewa Falls, 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
31,469
Population
431.1
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54729?
43.5
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.8%
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?
$75,809
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$42,049
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54729 ranks nationally
Chippewa Falls, WI 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
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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
15,428housing units
15,428
Total Housing Units
14,826
Occupied Units
602
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,500
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$989
Median Rent
1979
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 54729 vs 54720 →
ZIP 54729 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
- 54729
Chippewa Falls (54729)
31,469 residents
- 54720 7,039
Altoona (54720)
7,039 residents
- 54748 1,217
Jim Falls (54748)
1,217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 54729 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 54729 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
- 54748
Jim Falls (54748)
$78,750 median income
- 54729
Chippewa Falls (54729)
$75,809 median income
- 54703
Eau Claire (54703)
$71,518 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54729, 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 (31,469 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 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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