54722 ZIP Code — Augusta, WI

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54722 is located in Augusta, Wisconsin, within Eau Claire County. It covers approximately 148.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54722

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,469) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 54722 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,820

population

148.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Augusta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54742 Fall Creek (7.8 mi) 54741 Fairchild (10 mi) 54758 Osseo (13 mi) 54768 Stanley (14.4 mi) 54720 Altoona (15.8 mi) 54493 Willard (16.1 mi) 54727 Cadott (16.2 mi) 54770 Strum (17.3 mi) 54726 Boyd (17.4 mi) 54746 Humbird (17.9 mi) 54703 Eau Claire (19 mi) 54701 Eau Claire (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,820
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	148.56 sq mi
Water area	1.94 sq mi
Latitude	44.7268
Longitude	-91.1264
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	40.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	33.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	22.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,820

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$65,469

Median household income

$39,180

Per capita income

$207,200

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,542

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

190

Under 5

179

149

5–9

140

129

10–14

121

124

15–19

116

20–24

275

25–34

258

223

35–44

210

168

45–54

158

110

55–59

103

185

60–64

174

169

65–74

158

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,067	27.9%
18 and over	2,753	72.1%
65 and over	621	16.3%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,662	95.5%
Two or more races	149	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	40.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	33.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	22.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$65,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,200
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.7%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	35.2%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	19.6%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	809	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	113	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	211	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	286	20.2%
Households with children under 18	435	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	423	29.8%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	20.9%
Married	58.7%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.3%	14.5%
Divorced	9.3%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 17.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	10.7%
Kindergarten	35	4.6%
Elementary school	409	54.1%
High school	161	21.3%
College / grad school	70	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	269	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	21.2%
Uninsured under 19	32.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,451	90.3%
Spanish	194	5.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	181	5.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,810	99.7%
Born in same state	3,793	99.3%
Born in different state	3,105	81.3%
Foreign born	17	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.3%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	480	12.6%
Italian	285	7.5%
Arab	213	5.6%
French	174	4.6%
English	30	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	0.4%
German	16	0.4%
Irish	10	0.3%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	81.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54722

What city is ZIP code 54722 in?

ZIP code 54722 is primarily assigned to Augusta, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54722 in?

ZIP code 54722 falls within Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54722?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 54722 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 54722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 54722 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 54722 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 54722?

ZIP code 54722 has an estimated population of 3,820 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 54722 in?

ZIP code 54722 observes the CST timezone.