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ZIP 53154

Pop. 37,325·Milwaukee County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,682/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$283
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53154 · $1,682
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,770/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
$20,184/yr
At $1,682/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.0% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53154 (Oak Creek, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,325
Median income
$96,555
Median age
39.4
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
21.1%
23.1%
25.5%
15.2%
15.1%
Under 1821.1%
18–3423.1%
35–5425.5%
55–6415.2%
65+15.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
75.7%
12.2%
White75.7%
Black4.6%
Hispanic12.2%
Asian6.1%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
26.1%
29.6%
39.4%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+39.4%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53154 in Oak Creek, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,817 → $96,555
up 19.5%
Population
36,266 → 37,325
up 2.9%
Renter share
39.8% → 42.5%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 39.4%
+2.2 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,817 in 2021 to $96,555 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 53154 in Oak Creek, WI adding about 1,059 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.8% to 42.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.2% to 39.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53154 covers Oak Creek, WI. The median rent here is $1,682/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($96,555/yr), ZIP 53154 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53154?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53154 (Oak Creek, WI) is $1,682. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53154 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53154's median rent of $1,682/mo is $283 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53154 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53154 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #23 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,682/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53154?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,682/mo in ZIP 53154. The local median household income is $96,555/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53154?

Rent in ZIP 53154 has decreased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 53154 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53154 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,682/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($96,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53154 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53154 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of ZIP 53154 households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53154 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53154 compare to the rest of Oak Creek?

ZIP 53154 sits right at the Oak Creek citywide median of $1,682/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53154 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53154 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,682/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 53154's median household income ($96,555/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53154 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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