Eleva, WI · standard
ZIP Code 54738
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,149
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $95,179
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eleva pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54738 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 54738 covers 258.1 square miles in Eleva, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,149 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 54738 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,179 (22% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,910. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 1.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,400 (17% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $957.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eau Claire County, so 54738 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 54738
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eleva, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54738.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 54738, Eleva, 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
3,149
Population
258.1
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 54738?
38.0
Median Age
57.8%
Male
42.2%
Female
10.1%
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?
$95,179
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$50,910
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 54738 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Eleva, 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)
$95,179 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
1,387housing units
1,387
Total Housing Units
1,312
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,400
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$957
Median Rent
1981
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 54738 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.2% | 178 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 192 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 227 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 254 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 253 |
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 57 business establishments in ZIP 54738, employing approximately 279 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,232,000.
57
Businesses
279
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 22.8% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.3% |
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 54738 vs 54770 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54770 | Strum, WI | 2,101 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 54738, 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 (3,149 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 54738 in?
ZIP code 54738 (Eleva) 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 54738?
ZIP code 54738 in Eleva, WI has a population of 3,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54738?
The median household income in ZIP 54738 is $95,179, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54738?
The median home value in ZIP 54738 is $290,400, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54738?
The largest racial group in ZIP 54738 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54738?
ZIP code 54738 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54738?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54738 are: Transportation and warehousing (13), Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54738?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54738 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 54738?
In ZIP code 54738, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 54738?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54738 is 20.8 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 54738?
In ZIP code 54738, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54738?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54738 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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