54701 ZIP Code — Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54701 is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, within Eau Claire County. It covers approximately 86.02 square miles and serves a population of 41,559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.
About ZIP code 54701
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($68,841) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,559
population
86.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Eau Claire | Acceptable |
| Eau Claire | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54720 Altoona (5.8 mi)
54703 Eau Claire (6 mi)
54738 Eleva (11 mi)
54739 Elk Mound (11.6 mi)
54742 Fall Creek (11.8 mi)
54774 Chippewa Falls (14.2 mi)
54729 Chippewa Falls (14.5 mi)
54770 Strum (14.8 mi)
54755 Mondovi (15.1 mi)
54722 Augusta (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,559 |
| Population density | 483 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 86.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.7497 |
| Longitude | -91.5149 |
| 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 | 40.0% | 40.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 33.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
41,559
Population
483
People per sq mi
34.3
Median age
$68,841
Median household income
$41,146
Per capita income
$242,600
Median home value
$909
Median monthly rent
59.6%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
10,851
Housing units
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
906
Under 5
985
990
5–9
1,077
1,233
10–14
1,342
1,959
15–19
2,132
2,282
20–24
2,483
2,701
25–34
2,939
2,210
35–44
2,405
1,995
45–54
2,171
1,040
55–59
1,132
993
60–64
1,081
1,963
65–74
2,135
1,104
75–84
1,201
527
85+
573
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,794 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 33,765 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,503 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
3.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,925 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,485 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,442 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 539 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 494 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 87 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 40.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 33.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
21.3%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $68,841 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
19.6%
$200k–$300k
34.3%
$300k–$500k
25.8%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,600 |
| Median rent / month | $909 |
| Owner occupied | 59.6% |
| Renter occupied | 40.4% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 58.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 19.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.1% |
| Electricity | 30.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,466 | 44.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,386 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,121 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,847 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,378 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,488 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.1% | 36.8% |
| Married | 45.5% | 40.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
23.7%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
15.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 521 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 434 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,687 | 29.4% |
| High school | 1,668 | 13.3% |
| College / grad school | 6,227 | 49.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Retail trade
14.6%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Professional & management
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
4.7%
Information
2.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Construction
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 17.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
13.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 24.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,822 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.0% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,668 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 463 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 123 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 325 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,168 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 40,074 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 27,131 | 65.3% |
| Foreign born | 94 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,391 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 913 | 65.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 7,161 | 17.2% |
| Italian | 5,201 | 12.5% |
| French | 3,107 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1,441 | 3.5% |
| English | 796 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 445 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 169 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 107 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54701
What city is ZIP code 54701 in?
ZIP code 54701 is primarily assigned to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54701 in?
ZIP code 54701 falls within Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 54701?
ZIP code 54701 has an estimated population of 41,559 residents, with a density of 483 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54701?
The median household income in ZIP code 54701 is $68,841, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54701?
The median home value in ZIP code 54701 is $242,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 54701 in?
ZIP code 54701 observes the CST timezone.