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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54701

Eau Claire County · Eau Claire, WI

Typical home value

$351,414[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+23.7%
vs metro
+10.6%
vs state
+15.2%
ZIP 54701 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54701 in WI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 54701 is worth $351,414 — 10.6% above the Eau Claire, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,260 a month — a 4.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,260[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,581[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Eau Claire County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
43,014[3]
Median household income
$74,361[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Eau Claire County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+292[5]
Moved in
3,446
Moved out
3,154

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • Memorial High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Eau Claire Area School District

    1,558 students

  • South Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Eau Claire Area School District

    792 students

  • Robbins Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Eau Claire Area School District

    534 students

  • Eau Claire Community Sites

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Eau Claire Area School District

    469 students

  • Putnam Heights Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Eau Claire Area School District

    422 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$15,116

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,777
Loan principal$281,131
Down payment$70,283
Total interest paid$358,567

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.95
Monthly cost to own$2,450
Monthly rent$1,260

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
33rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54701?
The typical home in 54701 is worth $351,414, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54701?
Home values in 54701 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 54701?
A typical home in 54701 rents for about $1,260 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 54701?
The effective property tax rate in 54701 is 1.3% — roughly $4,581 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54701?
ZIP code 54701 has a population of 43,014 and a median household income of $74,361.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Jim Falls CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $343,258
    Gross yield
  • Fall Creek, WI

    Typical home
    $362,368
    Gross yield
  • New Auburn, WI

    Typical home
    $339,208
    Gross yield
  • Lake Hallie, WI

    Typical home
    $338,695
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Altoona, WI

    Typical home
    $333,474
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Holcombe CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $322,983
    Gross yield

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