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ZIP 53022

Pop. 20,046·Washington County·19th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,717/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$248
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53022 · $1,717
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,580/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,604/yr
At $1,717/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyWashington County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53022 (Germantown, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,046
Median income
$100,890
Median age
44.1
Renters
22.8%
Age distribution
22%
15%
28.3%
16.6%
18.1%
Under 1822%
18–3415%
35–5428.3%
55–6416.6%
65+18.1%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
84.6%
White84.6%
Black4%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian5.9%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
21.1%
27%
47.8%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+47.8%
Housing tenure
77.2%
22.8%
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53022 in Germantown, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,563 → $100,890
up 6.7%
Population
19,949 → 20,046
up 0.5%
Renter share
21.9% → 22.8%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 47.8%
+3.0 pts
Median age
40.6 → 44.1
+3.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53022 in Germantown, WI now reports about $100,890, up from $94,563 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.8% to 47.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53022 covers Germantown, WI. The median rent here is $1,717/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($100,890/yr), ZIP 53022 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53022?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53022 (Germantown, WI) is $1,717. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53022's median rent of $1,717/mo is $248 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53022 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53022 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #19 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,717/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,717/mo in ZIP 53022. The local median household income is $100,890/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53022?

Rent in ZIP 53022 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53022 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,717/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($100,890/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53022 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.8% of ZIP 53022 households are renters, while 77.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53022 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53022 compare to the rest of Germantown?

ZIP 53022 sits right at the Germantown citywide median of $1,717/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53022 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,717/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 53022's median household income ($100,890/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53022 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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