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ZIP 53211

Pop. 34,234·Milwaukee County·50th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,429/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
-$536
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ZIP 53211 · $1,429
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,640/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
$17,148/yr
At $1,429/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.4% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53211 (Shorewood, WI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 71.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,234
Median income
$75,256
Median age
31.7
Renters
59.9%
Age distribution
14.4%
41.1%
20.1%
14.3%
Under 1814.4%
18–3441.1%
35–5420.1%
55–6410.1%
65+14.3%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black4.1%
Hispanic6%
Asian4.8%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
18.6%
71.7%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma7.7%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+71.7%
Housing tenure
40.1%
59.9%
Owner40.1%
Renter59.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53211 in Shorewood, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,324 → $1,429
up 7.9%
Income
$68,603 → $75,256
up 9.7%
Population
34,406 → 34,234
down 0.5%
Renter share
58% → 59.9%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
73.6% → 71.7%
-1.9 pts
Median age
30.3 → 31.7
+1.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 53211 in Shorewood, WI has increased by $105 per month, settling near $1,429 after starting the period at $1,324. Census figures show median household income at $75,256 today, compared with $68,603 five years earlier. About 59.9% of households rent today, against 58% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53211 covers Shorewood, WI. The median rent here is $1,429/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($75,256/yr), ZIP 53211 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53211 (Shorewood, WI) is $1,429. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53211's median rent of $1,429/mo is $536 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53211 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53211 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #50 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,429/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,429/mo in ZIP 53211. The local median household income is $75,256/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53211?

Rent in ZIP 53211 has decreased 15.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 53211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53211 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,429/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($75,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53211 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.9% of ZIP 53211 households are renters, while 40.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 53211 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 53211 compare to the rest of Shorewood?

ZIP 53211 is pricier than Shorewood as a whole. At $1,429/mo, it's $73 above the Shorewood citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,429/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 53211's median household income ($75,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53211 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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