54703 ZIP Code — Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54703 is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, within Eau Claire County. It covers approximately 81.08 square miles and serves a population of 43,618 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715/534.
About ZIP code 54703
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 $207,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $67,664.
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 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
43,618
population
81.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54703 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54703
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54703. 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 (3.3 mi)
54701 Eau Claire (6 mi)
54774 Chippewa Falls (8.3 mi)
54729 Chippewa Falls (8.6 mi)
54739 Elk Mound (10.8 mi)
54742 Fall Creek (11.2 mi)
54738 Eleva (16.9 mi)
54727 Cadott (17.7 mi)
54730 Colfax (18.3 mi)
54724 Bloomer (18.6 mi)
54722 Augusta (19 mi)
54748 Jim Falls (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,618 |
| Population density | 538 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 81.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8342 |
| Longitude | -91.4831 |
| 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 | 36.4% | 33.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
43,618
Population
538
People per sq mi
35.0
Median age
$67,664
Median household income
$35,575
Per capita income
$207,100
Median home value
$956
Median monthly rent
63.8%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
12,486
Housing units
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,111
Under 5
1,149
1,120
5–9
1,158
1,083
10–14
1,119
1,314
15–19
1,359
3,205
20–24
3,315
2,874
25–34
2,973
2,722
35–44
2,815
2,360
45–54
2,441
1,182
55–59
1,223
1,304
60–64
1,349
2,139
65–74
2,212
766
75–84
793
262
85+
270
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,135 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 35,483 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,442 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 35.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.7%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,617 | 83.7% |
| Asian | 2,917 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,779 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,307 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 719 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 359 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 182 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 40.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 33.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $67,664 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
19.9%
$200k–$300k
34.0%
$300k–$500k
17.2%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,100 |
| Median rent / month | $956 |
| Owner occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter occupied | 36.2% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 63.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.7% |
| Electricity | 24.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,939 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,809 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,550 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,662 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,177 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,462 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 38.5% |
| Married | 46.1% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
16.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 680 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 528 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,300 | 29.0% |
| High school | 1,999 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 4,863 | 42.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Retail trade
17.8%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Professional & management
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Other services
3.9%
Construction
3.4%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.5% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 20.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
10.3%
18 and over
16.4%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
19.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 26.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,581 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,358 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,200 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 173 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1,010 | 2.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,827 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 41,700 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 31,356 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 127 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,791 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,349 | 75.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 7,417 | 17% |
| Italian | 4,370 | 10% |
| French | 2,494 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 1,191 | 2.7% |
| German | 601 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 570 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 204 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 189 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 161 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54703
What city is ZIP code 54703 in?
ZIP code 54703 is primarily assigned to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54703 in?
ZIP code 54703 falls within Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54703?
15% of residents in ZIP code 54703 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 54703?
ZIP code 54703 has an estimated population of 43,618 residents, with a density of 538 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54703?
The median home value in ZIP code 54703 is $207,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54703?
The median household income in ZIP code 54703 is $67,664, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 54703 in?
ZIP code 54703 observes the CST timezone.