54701 ZIP Code, Eau Claire, WI
54701 is a ZIP code in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in Eau Claire County. It covers 86 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 54720, 54703 and 54738. 43,014 people live here in 18,239 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. With about 500 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $74,361, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Eau Claire, WI
- County: Eau Claire County
- Land area: 86 sq mi
- Population: 43,014
- Median household income: $74,361
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 43,014 |
| Households | 18,239 |
| Median household income | $74,361 |
| Income per person | $46,099 |
| Median age | 35.2 |
| Homeowners | 57.4% |
| Median home value | $289,900 |
| Median rent | $1,043 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 5.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 20.1% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 18.4% |
| $150–200K | 7.3% |
| $200K+ | 10.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.1% |
| 10–19 | 15.8% |
| 20–24 | 11.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 8.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.4% |
| Owned outright | 22.0% |
| Rented | 41.0% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.6% |
| Townhome | 6.5% |
| 2–4 units | 13.2% |
| 5–19 units | 14.2% |
| 20+ units | 7.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 54701
1,463 business establishments with 26,768 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 241
- Retail Trade: 238
- Accommodation and Food Services: 169
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 152
- Finance and Insurance: 120
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 113
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 93
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 78
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 54720 — Altoona city, WI (5.3 mi)
- 54703 — Eau Claire city, WI (5.7 mi)
- 54738 — Eleva village, WI (11.4 mi)
- 54739 — Elk Mound village, WI (11.8 mi)
- 54742 — Fall Creek village, WI (11.9 mi)
- 54729 — Lake Hallie village, WI (14.7 mi)
- 54755 — Mondovi city, WI (14.7 mi)
- 54770 — Strum village, WI (15.5 mi)
Areas that include 54701
- Eau Claire, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Altoona, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Eau Claire County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median home value in Eau Claire County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Eau Claire County
- No. 2 of 11: lowest median age in Eau Claire County
- No. 4 of 11: fastest population growth in Eau Claire County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 54701, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 54701 in?
- 54701 is a Eau Claire, WI mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside Eau Claire; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 54701 in?
- 54701 is in Eau Claire County.
- What is the population of 54701?
- About 43,014 people (±1,462), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 41,346.
- What is the median household income in 54701?
- $74,361 (±$4,358), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 54701?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 54701 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 54701?
- The closest, measured center to center: 54720 (5.3 mi, Altoona), 54703 (5.7 mi, Eau Claire), 54738 (11.4 mi, Eleva), 54739 (11.8 mi, Elk Mound), 54742 (11.9 mi, Fall Creek) and 54729 (14.7 mi, Lake Hallie).
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