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ZIP 54703

Pop. 44,153·Eau Claire County·85th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,190/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$775
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ZIP 54703 · $1,190
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,210/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
$14,280/yr
At $1,190/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyEau Claire County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54703 (Eau Claire, WI) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,153
Median income
$71,518
Median age
35.4
Renters
38.4%
Age distribution
18.9%
30.5%
23.3%
15.6%
Under 1818.9%
18–3430.5%
35–5423.3%
55–6411.7%
65+15.6%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black2.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian5.2%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
27.5%
35.8%
32.4%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
61.6%
38.4%
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54703 in Eau Claire, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,460 → $71,518
up 14.5%
Population
43,399 → 44,153
up 1.7%
Renter share
35.9% → 38.4%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 32.4%
+3.4 pts
Median age
34.6 → 35.4
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $62,460 to $71,518 across the same window, up 14.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 43,399 residents to roughly 44,153. Renters now make up 38.4% of households, compared with 35.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32.4% of adults here, versus 29% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54703 covers Eau Claire, WI. The median rent here is $1,190/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($71,518/yr), ZIP 54703 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54703?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54703 (Eau Claire, WI) is $1,190. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54703 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54703's median rent of $1,190/mo is $775 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54703 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54703 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #85 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,190/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54703?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,190/mo in ZIP 54703. The local median household income is $71,518/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54703?

Rent in ZIP 54703 has increased 15.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54703 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54703 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,190/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($71,518/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54703 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54703 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.4% of ZIP 54703 households are renters, while 61.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54703 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54703 compare to the rest of Eau Claire?

ZIP 54703 is more affordable than Eau Claire overall. At $1,190/mo, it's $24 below the Eau Claire citywide median of $1,214/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54703 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54703 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,190/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 54703's median household income ($71,518/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54703 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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