ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 53210

Part of Milwaukee, WI

Pop. 23,922·Milwaukee County·78th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,206/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$726

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 53210 · $1,206

More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$930

1 BR

$1,010

2 BR

$1,210

3 BR

$1,490

4 BR+

$1,610

Research median

$1,210/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 53210 is 0.6% below its high of $1,213 in July 2026, at $1,206 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 53210 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($48,217) is $1,205 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,010); a 2-bedroom is $1,210.

Rank in Milwaukee

4th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Milwaukee.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 53206, 2 miles away, rents for 18% less ($994/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 53210. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,472/yr

At $1,206/mo median

Location

CityMilwaukee

StateWI

CountyMilwaukee County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53210 (Milwaukee, WI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,922

Median income

$48,217

Median age

32.7

Renters

60.4%

Age distribution

31.5%

22.8%

24%

Under 1831.5%

18–3422.8%

35–5424%

55–6410.4%

65+11.3%

Gender

46%

54%

Male46%

Female54%

Race & ethnicity

17.6%

70.2%

White17.6%

Black70.2%

Hispanic8.1%

Asian1.2%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

12%

36.1%

30.2%

21.6%

No HS diploma12%

HS diploma36.1%

Some college30.2%

Bachelor's+21.6%

Housing tenure

39.6%

60.4%

Owner39.6%

Renter60.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 53210 in Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$886 → $1,206

up 36.1%

Income

$38,447 → $48,217

up 25.4%

Population

25,706 → 23,922

down 6.9%

Renter share

65.4% → 60.4%

-5.0 pts

Bachelor's+

20.9% → 21.6%

+0.7 pts

Median age

31.1 → 32.7

+1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 53210 in Milwaukee, WI stood at $886 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,206, reflecting a 36.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $38,447 to $48,217 across the same window, up 25.4% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 6.9% since 2021, moving from about 25,706 residents to roughly 23,922. Renters now make up 60.4% of households, compared with 65.4% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 53210 in Milwaukee, WI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 53210 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,206/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($48,217/yr), ZIP 53210 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,206/mo in ZIP 53210. The local median household income is $48,217/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53210?

Rent in ZIP 53210 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.6% below its high of $1,213 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 53210 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53210 is one of the more affordable among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #78 of 103 at $1,206/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 53210 changed +7.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.