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ZIP 53147

Pop. 18,638·Walworth County·4th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$2,110/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+59.9%
vs US Median
+$159
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ZIP 53147 · $2,110
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,320/mo

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,320/yr
At $2,110/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyWalworth County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53147 (Lake Geneva, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,638
Median income
$83,566
Median age
46.2
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
19.3%
18.3%
22.4%
16%
24%
Under 1819.3%
18–3418.3%
35–5422.4%
55–6416%
65+24%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White84.7%
Black1%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian0.9%
Other2%
Education (25+)
24.5%
29.7%
39.7%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+39.7%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53147 in Lake Geneva, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,337 → $83,566
up 13.9%
Population
17,624 → 18,638
up 5.8%
Renter share
30.8% → 30.7%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 39.7%
+2.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $73,337 to $83,566 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 53147 in Lake Geneva, WI adding about 1,014 residents over the five-year window, up 5.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.9% to 39.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 53147 covers Lake Geneva, WI. The median rent here is $2,110/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($83,566/yr), ZIP 53147 ranks as moderate 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 53147?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53147 (Lake Geneva, WI) is $2,110. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53147 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53147's median rent of $2,110/mo is $159 (8%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 53147 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53147 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #4 out of 108 ZIPs tracked at $2,110/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53147?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,110/mo in ZIP 53147. The local median household income is $83,566/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53147?

Rent in ZIP 53147 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 53147 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53147 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,110/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($83,566/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53147 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 53147 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of ZIP 53147 households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53147 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 53147 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53147 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,110/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 53147's median household income ($83,566/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53147 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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