54729 ZIP Code — Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54729 is located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, within Chippewa County. It covers approximately 165.04 square miles and serves a population of 34,192 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.
About ZIP code 54729
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 $242,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $71,629. 36% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,192
population
165.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54729 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54729
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls | Acceptable |
| Chippewa Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54774 Chippewa Falls (1 mi)
54703 Eau Claire (8.6 mi)
54720 Altoona (9.7 mi)
54748 Jim Falls (10.9 mi)
54724 Bloomer (11.4 mi)
54727 Cadott (11.8 mi)
54742 Fall Creek (14 mi)
54701 Eau Claire (14.5 mi)
54739 Elk Mound (15.8 mi)
54732 Cornell (16.1 mi)
54730 Colfax (16.7 mi)
54726 Boyd (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,192 |
| Population density | 207 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 165.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 11.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.9462 |
| Longitude | -91.4084 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 715/534 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 41.8% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 32.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 21.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
34,192
Population
207
People per sq mi
42.8
Median age
$71,629
Median household income
$40,453
Per capita income
$242,600
Median home value
$947
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
10,713
Housing units
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
977
Under 5
927
1,047
5–9
994
978
10–14
929
993
15–19
943
989
20–24
939
1,868
25–34
1,774
2,271
35–44
2,157
2,397
45–54
2,276
1,005
55–59
955
1,701
60–64
1,615
1,997
65–74
1,897
838
75–84
796
476
85+
453
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,930 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 27,262 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,457 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,119 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 996 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 486 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 484 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 402 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 122 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 41.8% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 32.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 21.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $71,629 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
21.5%
$200k–$300k
29.3%
$300k–$500k
23.6%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,600 |
| Median rent / month | $947 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 70.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.7% |
| Electricity | 22.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.8% |
| Fuel oil | 3.1% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,000 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,403 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,745 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,294 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,594 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,721 | 32.7% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 22.6% |
| Married | 51.0% | 51.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
28.6%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
14.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 400 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 360 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,353 | 45.3% |
| High school | 1,419 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,868 | 25.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Retail trade
15.9%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Professional & management
7.0%
Construction
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Other services
3.5%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.3% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.7% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
13.0%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.9% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 25.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,315 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.5% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,288 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 431 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 157 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 129 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 124 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,606 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 33,501 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 26,836 | 78.5% |
| Foreign born | 105 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 586 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 375 | 64.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,985 | 14.6% |
| Italian | 4,109 | 12% |
| French | 1,819 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,209 | 3.5% |
| German | 662 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 347 | 1% |
| English | 297 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 175 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54729
What city is ZIP code 54729 in?
ZIP code 54729 is primarily assigned to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54729 in?
ZIP code 54729 falls within Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 54729 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 54729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 54729?
ZIP code 54729 has an estimated population of 34,192 residents, with a density of 207 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54729?
The median household income in ZIP code 54729 is $71,629, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54729?
The median home value in ZIP code 54729 is $242,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 54729 in?
ZIP code 54729 observes the CST timezone.