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ZIP Code 54738

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

FIPS 54738

Juniper

ZIP Code 54738 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$290,400

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,784

Median Age

38

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$290,400

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$3,762

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.05

Near median

Median Rent

$957

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

53.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 72%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 54738: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54738?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54738 is $290,400, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54738?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54738 is $3,762, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54738 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54738 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54738?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54738 is $957 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54738?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54738 have moved 61% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54738?
ZIP Code 54738 averages 46.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 53.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54738 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54738's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.8 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →