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ZIP 53212

Pop. 28,938·Milwaukee County·65th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,271/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$694
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ZIP 53212 · $1,271
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,280/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
$15,252/yr
At $1,271/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53212 (Milwaukee, WI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,938
Median income
$47,298
Median age
31.1
Renters
65.6%
Age distribution
24%
34.2%
23.2%
Under 1824%
18–3434.2%
35–5423.2%
55–648.4%
65+10.2%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
37.6%
48.1%
White37.6%
Black48.1%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian1.3%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
23.1%
27.9%
39.8%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+39.8%
Housing tenure
34.4%
65.6%
Owner34.4%
Renter65.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53212 in Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$916 → $1,271
up 38.8%
Income
$40,662 → $47,298
up 16.3%
Population
29,142 → 28,938
down 0.7%
Renter share
67.8% → 65.6%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 39.8%
+4.9 pts
Median age
31.7 → 31.1
-0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 53212 in Milwaukee, WI stood at $916 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,271, reflecting a 38.8% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,662 in 2021 to $47,298 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 65.6% of households, compared with 67.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.8% of adults here, versus 34.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 53212 in Milwaukee, WI market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53212 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,271/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($47,298/yr), ZIP 53212 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53212 (Milwaukee, WI) is $1,271. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53212's median rent of $1,271/mo is $694 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53212 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53212 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #65 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,271/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,271/mo in ZIP 53212. The local median household income is $47,298/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53212?

Rent in ZIP 53212 has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53212 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,271/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($47,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53212 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 53212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.6% of ZIP 53212 households are renters, while 34.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 53212 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 53212 compare to the rest of Milwaukee?

ZIP 53212 is more affordable than Milwaukee overall. At $1,271/mo, it's $198 below the Milwaukee citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,271/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 53212's median household income ($47,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53212 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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