54738 ZIP Code — Eleva, WI

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54738 is located in Eleva, Wisconsin, within Trempealeau County. It covers approximately 98.58 square miles and serves a population of 3,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54738

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 $256,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $85,179. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,734

population

98.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eleva	Acceptable
Eleva	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54770 Strum (6.4 mi) 54755 Mondovi (9.6 mi) 54701 Eau Claire (11 mi) 54747 Independence (13.1 mi) 54758 Osseo (15 mi) 54720 Altoona (15.4 mi) 54742 Fall Creek (16.6 mi) 54703 Eau Claire (16.9 mi) 54773 Whitehall (17.4 mi) 54736 Durand (19.4 mi) 54610 Alma (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,734
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	98.58 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	44.5900
Longitude	-91.5059
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	38.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,734

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$85,179

Median household income

$41,845

Per capita income

$256,100

Median home value

$886

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,032

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

5–9

197

10–14

151

287

15–19

219

20–24

161

25–34

123

337

35–44

257

251

45–54

191

103

55–59

145

60–64

111

227

65–74

173

115

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,035	27.7%
18 and over	2,699	72.3%
65 and over	653	17.5%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Other race 7.7%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,356	82.2%
Hispanic or Latino	348	8.5%
Other race	316	7.7%
Two or more races	47	1.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%
Asian	5	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	38.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	19.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$85,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 28.4%

$300k–$500k 26.7%

$500k–$1M 14.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,100
Median rent / month	$886
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	35.8%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	12.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	685	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	77	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	305	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	229	17.7%
Households with children under 18	396	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	426	32.9%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	19.4%
Married	46.1%	56.1%
Separated	1.5%	0.1%
Widowed	1.7%	8.2%
Divorced	11.6%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 22.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.7%
Kindergarten	43	4.2%
Elementary school	405	39.3%
High school	386	37.4%
College / grad school	190	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 12.0%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 5.3%

Construction 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	24.8%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	72.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,533	94.6%
Spanish	325	9.2%
Other Indo-European	323	9.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,381	90.5%
Born in same state	3,374	90.4%
Born in different state	2,819	75.5%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	353	9.5%
Not a US citizen	31	8.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,601	42.9%
Italian	260	7%
French	177	4.7%
Arab	75	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.2%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54738

What city is ZIP code 54738 in?

ZIP code 54738 is primarily assigned to Eleva, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54738 in?

ZIP code 54738 falls within Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54738 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 54738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 54738?

ZIP code 54738 has an estimated population of 3,734 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54738?

The median household income in ZIP code 54738 is $85,179, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54738?

The median home value in ZIP code 54738 is $256,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 54738 in?

ZIP code 54738 observes the CST timezone.