54741 ZIP Code — Fairchild, WI

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54741 is located in Fairchild, Wisconsin, within Eau Claire County. It covers approximately 96.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,899 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

About ZIP code 54741

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 $144,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,438. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 54741 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,899

population

96.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairchild	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54746 Humbird (8 mi) 54722 Augusta (10 mi) 54611 Alma Center (10.7 mi) 54758 Osseo (10.8 mi) 54493 Willard (11.8 mi) 54635 Hixton (13.8 mi) 54754 Merrillan (15.6 mi) 54742 Fall Creek (17.1 mi) 54456 Neillsville (18.9 mi) 54770 Strum (19 mi) 54768 Stanley (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,899
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	96.45 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.6095
Longitude	-91.0059
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	40.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	33.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	22.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,899

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$68,438

Median household income

$26,025

Per capita income

$144,300

Median home value

$727

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

744

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

120

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	614	32.3%
18 and over	1,285	67.7%
65 and over	222	11.7%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 6.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,748	91.9%
Two or more races	129	6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.9%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	40.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	33.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	22.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$68,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,300
Median rent / month	$727
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	30.8%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.1%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	34.8%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	22.0%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	344	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	55	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	122	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	142	21.4%
Households with children under 18	227	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	25.0%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	28.7%
Married	52.7%	51.1%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	7.7%
Divorced	11.4%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	10.5%
Kindergarten	29	5.8%
Elementary school	293	59.1%
High school	94	19.0%
College / grad school	28	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Construction 11.9%

Retail trade 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 2.9%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	14.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,717	90.4%
Spanish	58	3.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	58	3.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,892	99.6%
Born in same state	1,889	99.5%
Born in different state	1,512	79.6%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	260	13.7%
Italian	207	10.9%
French	96	5.1%
Arab	14	0.7%
German	11	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Irish	1	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54741

What city is ZIP code 54741 in?

ZIP code 54741 is primarily assigned to Fairchild, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54741 in?

ZIP code 54741 falls within Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 54741 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 54741 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 54741?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 54741 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 54741 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 54741?

16% of residents in ZIP code 54741 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 54741 in?

ZIP code 54741 observes the CST timezone.