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ZIP 54701

Pop. 43,014·Eau Claire County·74th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,228/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$737
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ZIP 54701 · $1,228
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,736/yr
At $1,228/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyEau Claire County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54701 (Eau Claire, WI) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,014
Median income
$74,361
Median age
35.2
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
17.9%
31.7%
22%
18%
Under 1817.9%
18–3431.7%
35–5422%
55–6410.3%
65+18%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White88.3%
Black0.9%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian4.8%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
22.9%
30.7%
44%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54701 in Eau Claire, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,848 → $74,361
up 12.9%
Population
41,633 → 43,014
up 3.3%
Renter share
40.6% → 42.6%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40.7% → 44%
+3.3 pts
Median age
33.9 → 35.2
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 54701 in Eau Claire, WI now reports about $74,361, up from $65,848 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,633 to 43,014 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. About 42.6% of households rent today, against 40.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.7% to 44%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54701 covers Eau Claire, WI. The median rent here is $1,228/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($74,361/yr), ZIP 54701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54701 (Eau Claire, WI) is $1,228. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54701's median rent of $1,228/mo is $737 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54701 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #74 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,228/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,228/mo in ZIP 54701. The local median household income is $74,361/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54701?

Rent in ZIP 54701 has increased 21.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54701 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,228/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($74,361/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.6% of ZIP 54701 households are renters, while 57.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54701 compare to the rest of Eau Claire?

ZIP 54701 is pricier than Eau Claire as a whole. At $1,228/mo, it's $14 above the Eau Claire citywide median of $1,214/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,228/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 54701's median household income ($74,361/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54701 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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