Eau Claire County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 7 ZIP codes · 5 cities
7
ZIP codes
106,452
population (2021)
+7.8%
pop change since 2010
55035
FIPS code
Eau Claire County ZIP code map
About Eau Claire County
Eau Claire County is located in Wisconsin and contains 7 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 106,452 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.8% from 98,736 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Eau Claire County is 55035.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 106,452 |
| 2010 population | 98,736 |
| Change | +7.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55035 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Eau Claire County
ZIP codes for Eau Claire County, WI (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54701 | Eau Claire | Eau Claire | View map |
| 54702 | Eau Claire | Eau Claire | View map |
| 54703 | Eau Claire | Eau Claire | View map |
| 54720 | Altoona | Eau Claire | View map |
| 54722 | Augusta | Eau Claire | View map |
| 54741 | Fairchild | Eau Claire | View map |
| 54742 | Fall Creek | Eau Claire | View map |
Demographics & statistics
108,527
Population
35.5
Median age
$70,715
Median household income
$38,225
Per capita income
$219,257
Median home value
$896
Median monthly rent
72.3%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
30,563
Housing units
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,914
Under 5
2,696
3,036
5–9
2,809
3,484
10–14
3,223
4,435
15–19
4,104
6,526
20–24
6,038
7,421
25–34
6,866
6,774
35–44
6,269
5,941
45–54
5,497
3,179
55–59
2,941
3,477
60–64
3,217
5,467
65–74
5,058
2,634
75–84
2,438
1,082
85+
1,001
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,003 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 86,524 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 17,680 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.5%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
1.3%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97,009 | 87.5% |
| Asian | 4,633 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,305 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,396 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,420 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 805 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 310 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $70,715 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$50k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
28.2%
$300k–$500k
20.7%
$500k–$1M
6.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,257 |
| Median rent / month | $896 |
| Owner occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter occupied | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.5% |
| Electricity | 20.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.1% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| Wood | 9.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 20,035 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,814 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,532 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11,182 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,151 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12,548 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 28.3% |
| Married | 50.9% | 51.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
15.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,553 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 1,196 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 9,733 | 42.7% |
| High school | 5,115 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 12,204 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Professional & management
6.2%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Construction
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Other services
3.7%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.4% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
16.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 24.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,815 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.0% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 102,917 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 2,264 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 640 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 287 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 1,337 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 104,813 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 104,450 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 75,696 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 363 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,714 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,392 | 64.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 18,936 | 17.4% |
| Italian | 11,306 | 10.4% |
| French | 7,087 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 3,295 | 3% |
| English | 1,605 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 1,150 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 477 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 293 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 288 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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