Eau Claire, WI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 54701 serves a portion of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, within Eau Claire County. This community is home to approximately 17,655 residents, with a median age of 36.0 years. The median household income of $60,549 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $260,360 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 40% owner-occupied and 60% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Eau Claire is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 42% and an unemployment rate of 8.2%, 54701 reflects the economic character of Eau Claire County in Wisconsin.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 17,655 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 9,479 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $60,549 | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $260,360 | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ↑ 110% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 14.7% | ↑ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 42% | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.0 yrs | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 7,238 | — |