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ZIP Code 54742

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

FIPS 54742

Juniper

ZIP Code 54742 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$282,100

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.1

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,255

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$282,100

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$3,466

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.76

Near median

Median Rent

$1,071

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.9%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-8.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

168.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

54

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.1

Higher than 74%

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 54742: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 54742?
The median home value in ZIP Code 54742 is $282,100, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 54742?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 54742 is $3,466, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 54742 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 54742 cost about 2.76× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 54742?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 54742 is $1,071 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 54742?
Home prices in ZIP Code 54742 have moved 65% over the past five years (9.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 54742?
ZIP Code 54742 averages 43.4°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 7.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 54 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 54742 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 54742's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.1 (higher than 74% 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 →