54742 ZIP Code — Fall Creek, WI
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 54742 is located in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, within Eau Claire County. It covers approximately 108.01 square miles and serves a population of 5,034 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.
About ZIP code 54742
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $94,667. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,034
population
108.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
54742 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 54742
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fall Creek | Acceptable |
| Fall Creek | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
54722 Augusta (7.8 mi)
54720 Altoona (7.9 mi)
54703 Eau Claire (11.2 mi)
54701 Eau Claire (11.8 mi)
54774 Chippewa Falls (13.1 mi)
54729 Chippewa Falls (14 mi)
54727 Cadott (14.3 mi)
54758 Osseo (15.5 mi)
54770 Strum (15.5 mi)
54738 Eleva (16.6 mi)
54741 Fairchild (17.1 mi)
54726 Boyd (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,034 |
| Population density | 47 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 108.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.7666 |
| Longitude | -91.2762 |
| 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 | 33.0% | 40.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 33.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
5,034
Population
47
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$94,667
Median household income
$38,507
Per capita income
$255,500
Median home value
$1,022
Median monthly rent
88.1%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
1,583
Housing units
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
121
Under 5
126
127
5–9
132
235
10–14
244
207
15–19
216
139
20–24
144
196
25–34
205
265
35–44
276
386
45–54
402
217
55–59
227
157
60–64
164
246
65–74
256
138
75–84
144
31
85+
33
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,275 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 3,759 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 848 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,906 | 97% |
| Two or more races | 85 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 40.1% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 33.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
2.4%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
18.3%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $94,667 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
24.0%
$300k–$500k
25.8%
$500k–$1M
9.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,022 |
| Owner occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter occupied | 11.9% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 88.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 37.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.1% |
| Electricity | 16.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| Wood | 10.3% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,181 | 67.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 71 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 225 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 265 | 15.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 606 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 537 | 30.8% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.5% | 25.8% |
| Married | 62.0% | 58.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
31.9%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
15.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 83 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 504 | 38.2% |
| High school | 442 | 33.5% |
| College / grad school | 235 | 17.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Retail trade
14.5%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Professional & management
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 22.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.4% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 3.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
4.9%
Under 18 years
4.0%
18 and over
5.1%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
8.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 24.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 274 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.5% |
| Public insurance | 28.7% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,787 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 21 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,956 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 4,925 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 4,055 | 80.6% |
| Foreign born | 31 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 78 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 72 | 92.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 640 | 12.7% |
| Italian | 565 | 11.2% |
| French | 210 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 163 | 3.2% |
| English | 65 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 45 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 17 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.6% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54742
What city is ZIP code 54742 in?
ZIP code 54742 is primarily assigned to Fall Creek, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 54742 in?
ZIP code 54742 falls within Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 54742 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 54742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 54742?
ZIP code 54742 has an estimated population of 5,034 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 54742?
The median household income in ZIP code 54742 is $94,667, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 54742?
The median home value in ZIP code 54742 is $255,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 54742 in?
ZIP code 54742 observes the CST timezone.