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ZIP 53172

Pop. 20,442·Milwaukee County·71st most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,250/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$715
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53172 · $1,250
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,270/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
$15,000/yr
At $1,250/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53172 (South Milwaukee, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,442
Median income
$73,427
Median age
40.2
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
22.2%
22%
23.3%
13.7%
18.9%
Under 1822.2%
18–3422%
35–5423.3%
55–6413.7%
65+18.9%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
12.2%
White81.2%
Black2.5%
Hispanic12.2%
Asian1.3%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
32.8%
31.3%
29.9%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+29.9%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53172 in South Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,046 → $73,427
up 20.3%
Population
20,785 → 20,442
down 1.7%
Renter share
37.4% → 33.2%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 29.9%
+4.6 pts
Median age
41.1 → 40.2
-0.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $61,046 to $73,427 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 20,785 to 20,442 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. About 33.2% of households rent today, against 37.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.3% to 29.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53172 covers South Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,250/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($73,427/yr), ZIP 53172 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 53172?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53172 (South Milwaukee, WI) is $1,250. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53172 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53172's median rent of $1,250/mo is $715 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53172 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53172 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #71 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,250/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53172?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,250/mo in ZIP 53172. The local median household income is $73,427/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53172?

Rent in ZIP 53172 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53172 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53172 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,250/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($73,427/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53172 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53172 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 53172 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53172 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53172 compare to the rest of South Milwaukee?

ZIP 53172 sits right at the South Milwaukee citywide median of $1,250/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53172 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53172 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,250/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 53172's median household income ($73,427/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53172 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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