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Fall Creek, WI · standard

ZIP Code 54742

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

4,459
17/sq mi
$102,083
Median income
$282,100
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fall Creek pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 54742 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 54742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 270.2 square miles in Fall Creek, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,459 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 54742 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 54742 sits at $102,083 (31% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,740. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $282,100 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,071 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 54742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 54742 sits relative to Wisconsin and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 54742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 54742.

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 54742, Fall Creek, 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

4,459

Population

270.2

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 54742?

40.0

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$102,083

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$42,740

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 54742 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,083 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,519

Total Housing Units

1,481

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$282,100

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,071

Median Rent

1982

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 54742 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 154
2021 +11.4% 171
2022 +22.6% 210
2023 +6.7% 224
2024 +3.1% 231

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 74 business establishments in ZIP 54742, employing approximately 525 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,628,000.

74

Businesses

525

Employees

$23.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 9.5%
Retail trade 5 6.8%
Finance and insurance 5 6.8%
Information 4 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%

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

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Related Areas

Eau Claire County Fall Creek, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 54742 in? ▼
ZIP code 54742 (Fall Creek) 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 54742? ▼
ZIP code 54742 in Fall Creek, WI has a population of 4,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 54742? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 54742 is $102,083, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 54742? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 54742 is $282,100, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 54742? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 54742 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 54742? ▼
ZIP code 54742 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 54742? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 54742 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (9), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 54742? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 54742 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 54742? ▼
In ZIP code 54742, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 54742? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 54742 is 24.8 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 54742? ▼
In ZIP code 54742, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54742? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 54742 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fall Creek, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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