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ZIP 53209

Pop. 45,170·Milwaukee County·55th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,386/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$579
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ZIP 53209 · $1,386
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$1,200/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
$16,632/yr
At $1,386/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53209 (Milwaukee, WI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,170
Median income
$48,486
Median age
36
Renters
56.2%
Age distribution
26.7%
21.5%
23.7%
17.2%
Under 1826.7%
18–3421.5%
35–5423.7%
55–6410.9%
65+17.2%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
22.3%
65.5%
White22.3%
Black65.5%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian2.1%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
12.2%
31.4%
28.2%
28.2%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
43.8%
56.2%
Owner43.8%
Renter56.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53209 in Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,712 → $48,486
up 22.1%
Population
46,908 → 45,170
down 3.7%
Renter share
57.3% → 56.2%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.4% → 28.2%
+2.8 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $48,486 today, compared with $39,712 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 46,908 to 45,170 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.4% to 28.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53209 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,386/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($48,486/yr), ZIP 53209 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53209 (Milwaukee, WI) is $1,386. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53209's median rent of $1,386/mo is $579 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53209 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53209 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #55 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,386/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,386/mo in ZIP 53209. The local median household income is $48,486/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53209?

Rent in ZIP 53209 has increased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53209 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,386/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($48,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53209 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 53209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.2% of ZIP 53209 households are renters, while 43.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 53209 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 53209 compare to the rest of Milwaukee?

ZIP 53209 is more affordable than Milwaukee overall. At $1,386/mo, it's $83 below the Milwaukee citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,386/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 53209's median household income ($48,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53209 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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