City

Eau Claire, WI

3 ZIP codes  ·  Eau Claire County  ·  Wisconsin

👥85,370Population
💰$70,093Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$244,641Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓51.9%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 5.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.2%
Asian5.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
17%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads51.9% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma302 (0.6%)
HS Graduate12,979 (24.7%)
Some College4,491 (8.6%)
Associates7,518 (14.3%)
Bachelors8,302 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree18,931 (36%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 36%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College8.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,093 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$244,640 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units37,052
Vacant Units1,687

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire is a city in Wisconsin, located in Eau Claire County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 85,370 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Eau Claire is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,093 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eau Claire is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,640, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $974 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eau Claire is well-educated. 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.69%).

Eau Claire, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Eau Claire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54701 42,348 $71,406 $265,000 $963 4.2% 54.8% 59.3%
54703 43,022 $68,801 $224,600 $986 2.5% 49.0% 62.9%