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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

54703

Eau Claire

ZIP Code 54703 is a standard zip code serving Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (WI), in Eau Claire County, United States. It has an estimated population of 42,272 with a median household income of $44,557. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $44,557

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Wisconsin (WI)
County
Eau Claire
City
Eau Claire
Timezone
America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude
44.834600
Longitude
-91.515900

Geographic Details

Land Area
79.42 mi²
Water Area
3.54 mi²
Population Density
532.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box
44.901233°N, 44.756757°S, -91.272677°E, -91.670457°W

With 42,272 residents spread across 79.42 square miles, this area has a population density of 532.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

42,272

Population

95th percentile

$44,557

Median Income

40th percentile

$133,700

Median Home Value

50th percentile

79.42 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 54703 is $44,557, and the median home value is $133,700.

Housing

18,153

Total Units

17,262

Occupied Units

95.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Eau Claire, WI.

54701

Eau Claire

 54702

Eau Claire

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Watertown

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