Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 469 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 14,633 (33%) |
| Some College | 5,522 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 6,037 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 6,848 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,812 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,734 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $237,853 ▼ 15% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $936/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 29,098 |
| Vacant Units | 3,038 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Chippewa County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 65,406 residents. With a median age of 42.37, it is a middle-aged county.
Chippewa County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,733 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Chippewa County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $237,853 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $936. Homeownership rates are high at 74.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Chippewa County are primarily White (93.02%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Chippewa County, WI is a solidly middle-class area in Wisconsin. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54724 | Bloomer | 7,560 | $71,121 | $231,400 | $787 | 2.9% | 40.6% |
| 54726 | Boyd | 1,715 | $72,321 | $177,100 | $1,036 | 1.4% | 25.1% |
| 54727 | Cadott | 4,798 | $78,800 | $209,000 | $840 | 2.3% | 31.8% |
| 54729 | Chippewa Falls | 34,853 | $76,603 | $263,900 | $1,022 | 3.3% | 45.8% |
| 54732 | Cornell | 2,820 | $64,886 | $173,300 | $800 | 1.9% | 26.4% |
| 54745 | Holcombe | 2,232 | $69,722 | $227,300 | $968 | 3.3% | 31.2% |
| 54748 | Jim Falls | 1,209 | $72,600 | $222,300 | $970 | 0.5% | 41.6% |
| 54757 | New Auburn | 3,631 | $66,500 | $216,000 | $898 | 6.0% | 40.6% |
| 54768 | Stanley | 6,588 | $57,644 | $190,400 | $760 | 3.1% | 22.1% |