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ZIP 54729

Pop. 34,366·Chippewa County·64th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,274/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$691
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ZIP 54729 · $1,274
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,230/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,288/yr
At $1,274/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyChippewa County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +0.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54729 covers Chippewa Falls, WI. The median rent here is $1,274/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($75,809/yr), ZIP 54729 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54729?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54729 (Chippewa Falls, WI) is $1,274. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54729 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54729's median rent of $1,274/mo is $691 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54729 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54729 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #64 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,274/mo.

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 $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,274/mo in ZIP 54729. The local median household income is $75,809/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54729?

Rent in ZIP 54729 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54729 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54729 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,274/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($75,809/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54729 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54729 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of ZIP 54729 households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54729 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54729 compare to the rest of Chippewa Falls?

ZIP 54729 sits right at the Chippewa Falls citywide median of $1,274/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54729 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54729 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,274/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 54729's median household income ($75,809/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54729 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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