City

Fairchild, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Eau Claire County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,960Population
💰$67,692Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$156,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 7.7%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (3.5%)
HS Graduate412 (41.7%)
Some College170 (17.2%)
Associates118 (11.9%)
Bachelors91 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree162 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College17.2%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,692 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$156,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units845
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
62%
About Fairchild, WI

Fairchild is a city in Wisconsin, located in Eau Claire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,960 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Fairchild is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,692 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fairchild is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairchild is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.38%).

Fairchild, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Fairchild
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54741 1,960 $67,692 $156,900 $733 7.5% 25.6% 84.7%