ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 54729

Part of Chippewa Falls, WI

Pop. 34,366·Chippewa County·66th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,332/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$600

Reported rents

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ZIP 54729 · $1,332

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$970

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,650

4 BR+

$1,650

Research median

$1,230/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 54729 changed +6.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,809) is $1,895 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,650).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 54703, 10 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,141/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 54729. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,984/yr

At $1,332/mo median

Location

CityChippewa Falls

StateWI

CountyChippewa County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54729 (Chippewa Falls, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,366

Median income

$75,809

Median age

43.5

Renters

31%

Age distribution

19.8%

19.1%

26.3%

15.2%

19.7%

Under 1819.8%

18–3419.1%

35–5426.3%

55–6415.2%

65+19.7%

Gender

51.1%

48.9%

Male51.1%

Female48.9%

Race & ethnicity

92.8%

White92.8%

Black0.9%

Hispanic1.6%

Asian1.8%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

30%

36.2%

28.5%

No HS diploma5.3%

HS diploma30%

Some college36.2%

Bachelor's+28.5%

Housing tenure

69%

31%

Owner69%

Renter31%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54729 in Chippewa Falls, WI has changed in 5 years

Income

$64,072 → $75,809

up 18.3%

Population

33,977 → 34,366

up 1.1%

Renter share

32.1% → 31%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

29.2% → 28.5%

-0.7 pts

Median age

42.3 → 43.5

+1.2 yrs

Median household income climbed from $64,072 to $75,809 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 54729 in Chippewa Falls, WI adding about 389 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 54729 covers Chippewa Falls, WI. The median rent here is $1,332/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($75,809/yr), ZIP 54729 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54729?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,332/mo in ZIP 54729. The local median household income is $75,809/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54729?

Rent in ZIP 54729 has risen 6.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 54729 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54729 is in the middle among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #66 of 103 at $1,332/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 54729 changed +6.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.