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U.S. ZIP Code · WI54720

Eau Claire County · Eau Claire, WI

Typical home value

$333,474[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+17.4%
vs metro
+5.0%
vs state
+9.3%
ZIP 54720 location in WI
Location of ZIP 54720 in WI

Price history

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

The typical home in 54720 is worth $333,474 — 5.0% above the Eau Claire, WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,404 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,404[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,559[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
8,947[3]
Median household income
$85,977[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Altoona Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Altoona School District

    597 students

  • Altoona High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Altoona School District

    580 students

  • Altoona Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Altoona School District

    394 students

  • Altoona Intermediate

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Altoona School District

    261 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$16,850

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$1,686
Loan principal$266,780
Down payment$66,695
Total interest paid$340,263

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 ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$2,345
Monthly rent$1,404

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
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 54720?
The typical home in 54720 is worth $333,474, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 54720?
Home values in 54720 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 54720?
A typical home in 54720 rents for about $1,404 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 54720?
The effective property tax rate in 54720 is 1.4% — roughly $4,559 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 54720?
ZIP code 54720 has a population of 8,947 and a median household income of $85,977.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lake Hallie, WI

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

    Typical home
    $339,208
    Gross yield
  • Jim Falls CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $343,258
    Gross yield
  • Holcombe CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $322,983
    Gross yield
  • Eau Claire, WI

    Typical home
    $351,414
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Cadott, WI

    Typical home
    $312,268
    Gross yield

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