City

Chippewa Falls, WI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Wisconsin

👥34,853Population
💰$76,603Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$263,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.8%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.4%
Asian1.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads45.8% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma276 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,803 (28%)
Some College2,770 (11.4%)
Associates3,324 (13.7%)
Bachelors3,852 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree7,278 (29.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,603 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$263,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,022/mo
Total Housing Units15,386
Vacant Units715

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Chippewa Falls, WI

Chippewa Falls is a city in Wisconsin, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,853 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Chippewa Falls is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,603 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chippewa Falls is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,022 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chippewa Falls is well-educated. 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.62%).

Chippewa Falls, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Chippewa Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54729 34,853 $76,603 $263,900 $1,022 3.3% 45.8% 70.8%

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