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ZIP 53208

Pop. 27,201·Milwaukee County·58th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,340/mo
Year-over-Year
+32.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$625
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ZIP 53208 · $1,340
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,220/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
$16,080/yr
At $1,340/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 32.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+32.8% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53208 (Milwaukee, WI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,201
Median income
$52,690
Median age
33
Renters
60.8%
Age distribution
25.5%
27.4%
25.4%
Under 1825.5%
18–3427.4%
35–5425.4%
55–6410.1%
65+11.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
35.2%
41%
White35.2%
Black41%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian9.5%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
27.8%
28%
32.6%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+32.6%
Housing tenure
39.2%
60.8%
Owner39.2%
Renter60.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53208 in Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,698 → $52,690
up 32.7%
Population
28,155 → 27,201
down 3.4%
Renter share
61.7% → 60.8%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 32.6%
+3.5 pts
Median age
31.8 → 33
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53208 in Milwaukee, WI now reports about $52,690, up from $39,698 in 2021. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 28,155 residents to roughly 27,201. College-educated residents now make up 32.6% of adults here, versus 29.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53208 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,340/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($52,690/yr), ZIP 53208 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 32.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53208 (Milwaukee, WI) is $1,340. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53208's median rent of $1,340/mo is $625 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53208 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53208 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #58 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,340/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,340/mo in ZIP 53208. The local median household income is $52,690/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53208?

Rent in ZIP 53208 has increased 32.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53208 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,340/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($52,690/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53208 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 53208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.8% of ZIP 53208 households are renters, while 39.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 53208 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 53208 compare to the rest of Milwaukee?

ZIP 53208 is more affordable than Milwaukee overall. At $1,340/mo, it's $129 below the Milwaukee citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,340/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 53208's median household income ($52,690/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53208 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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