ZIP Code 54701: Population, Income, Housing

State: WI
Total population: 43,014 Household income: $74,361 Rent: $1,043

Overview

Total population
43,014
Rent
$1,043
Year built
1980
Household income
$74,361
Per capita income
$46,099
Poverty rate
10.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.2 persons
Rent over 30% of income
41.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Wisconsin
County
Eau Claire County
City
Eau Claire
Total population
43,014
Adults over 25
27,223
Total households
18,239
Household size
2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$74,361
Per capita income
$46,099
Poverty rate
10.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
41.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,043
Year built
1980
Households that rent
42.6%
Households that own
57.4%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
88.3%
Black
0.9%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
4.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
97.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
19,612 (85.9%)
Commute time to work
17 mins
Work from home
3,206 (14.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
20.5%
High school graduate or GED
22.9%
Some college or associate degree
12.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
44%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 54701 with: Eau Claire County, WI Wisconsin United States

ZIP 54701

Total population43,014
Rent$1,043
Year built1980
Household income$74,361
Per capita income$46,099
Poverty rate10.6%
Unemployment rateN/A

Eau Claire County, WI

Total population107,116
Rent$1,064
Year built1978
Household income$74,546
Per capita income$42,733
Poverty rate11.8%
Unemployment rate2.6%

Wisconsin State

Total population5,914,872
Rent$1,087
Year built1975
Household income$77,485
Per capita income$43,373
Poverty rate10.6%
Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP54701 CountyEau Claire, WIStateWisconsinCountryUnited States
Total population43,014107,1165,914,872334,922,499
Rent$1,043$1,064$1,087$1,413
Year built1980197819751980
Household income$74,361$74,546$77,485$80,734
Per capita income$46,099$42,733$43,373$44,673
Poverty rate10.6%11.8%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.6%3%4%

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Summary for 54701

Rent & Income

In 54701, the typical monthly rent is $1,043 and the typical household income is $74,361. Rent here is similar to Wisconsin, and household income is similar to Wisconsin. The estimated poverty rate is 10.6%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 42.6% of households. About 41.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 44% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 54701 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 54701 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 54701 compares in Wisconsin (45 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,043 17 / 45 from lower rent $810 – $1,672
Household income $74,361 24 / 45 from higher income $45,642 – $135,023
Poverty rate 10.6% 23 / 45 from lower poverty 2.7% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Wisconsin with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 54701

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 17th out of 45 ZIP Codes in Wisconsin. Across Wisconsin, figures vary from $810 in ZIP 54220 up to $1,672 in ZIP 53593.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 54701 stands 24th out of 45 ZIP Codes. Throughout Wisconsin, numbers span from $45,642 in ZIP 53218 up to $135,023 in ZIP 53593.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 23rd out of 45 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.7% in ZIP 53593 up to 39.6% in ZIP 53703.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 54701 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,043 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 54701

Annual Household Income: $74,361

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 54701

Estimated Rate: 10.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 54701

In ZIP Code 54701, households that rent: 7,768 (42.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 7,768 42.6%
Owner-Occupied 10,471 57.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 54701

In ZIP Code 54701, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,233 (41.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,233 41.6%
Other renter households 4,535 58.4%
Total renter households 7,768 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 54701

Less than High School: 5,568 people (20.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,223 people (22.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,460 people (12.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,972 people (44%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 27,223

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.