54720 ZIP Code — Altoona, WI
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54720 is located in Altoona, Wisconsin, within Eau Claire County. It covers approximately 4.75 square miles and serves a population of 8,863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.
About ZIP code 54720
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $77,567. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,863
population
4.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54720 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54720
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Altoona | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54703 Eau Claire (3.3 mi)
54701 Eau Claire (5.8 mi)
54742 Fall Creek (7.9 mi)
54774 Chippewa Falls (9.2 mi)
54729 Chippewa Falls (9.7 mi)
54739 Elk Mound (13.8 mi)
54738 Eleva (15.4 mi)
54722 Augusta (15.8 mi)
54727 Cadott (16.6 mi)
54770 Strum (17.4 mi)
54748 Jim Falls (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,863 |
| Population density | 1,866 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8062 |
| Longitude | -91.4283 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 715/534 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.2% | 40.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 33.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
8,863
Population
1,866
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$77,567
Median household income
$38,086
Per capita income
$222,000
Median home value
$983
Median monthly rent
58.4%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
2,325
Housing units
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
260
Under 5
200
353
5–9
273
380
10–14
294
272
15–19
210
329
20–24
253
790
25–34
610
635
35–44
490
384
45–54
296
305
55–59
236
509
60–64
393
408
65–74
314
251
75–84
193
127
85+
98
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,083 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 6,780 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,391 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.9%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,795 | 85.9% |
| Two or more races | 631 | 7% |
| Asian | 258 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 207 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.2% | 40.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 33.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
12.1%
$75k–$100k
19.8%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $77,567 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.9%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
6.8%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
33.3%
$300k–$500k
22.7%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,000 |
| Median rent / month | $983 |
| Owner occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter occupied | 41.6% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 51.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 16.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.7% |
| Electricity | 32.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,611 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 303 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 998 | 27.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 751 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 932 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,046 | 28.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.4% | 27.9% |
| Married | 45.4% | 49.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
17.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 129 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,135 | 49.5% |
| High school | 365 | 15.9% |
| College / grad school | 591 | 25.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
21.2%
Retail trade
14.1%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Construction
4.6%
Other services
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Public administration
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 20.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.0% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 13.5% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 24.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 623 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 7.5% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,403 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,779 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 8,695 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 5,718 | 64.5% |
| Foreign born | 84 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 84 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 11.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,377 | 15.5% |
| French | 829 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 418 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 198 | 2.2% |
| English | 119 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 70 | 0.8% |
| German | 26 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54720
What city is ZIP code 54720 in?
ZIP code 54720 is primarily assigned to Altoona, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54720 in?
ZIP code 54720 falls within Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54720 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 54720 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 54720?
ZIP code 54720 has an estimated population of 8,863 residents, with a density of 1,867 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54720?
The median home value in ZIP code 54720 is $222,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54720?
The median household income in ZIP code 54720 is $77,567, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54720 in?
ZIP code 54720 observes the CST timezone.