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ZIP 53213

Pop. 26,905·Milwaukee County·17th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,778/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$187
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ZIP 53213 · $1,778
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,470/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
$21,336/yr
At $1,778/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53213 (Wauwatosa, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 65.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,905
Median income
$101,688
Median age
36.5
Renters
40.2%
Age distribution
20.7%
25.7%
27.5%
15.5%
Under 1820.7%
18–3425.7%
35–5427.5%
55–6410.6%
65+15.5%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
White82.9%
Black5.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian3.9%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
20.6%
65.8%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+65.8%
Housing tenure
59.8%
40.2%
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53213 in Wauwatosa, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,295 → $1,778
up 37.3%
Income
$88,539 → $101,688
up 14.9%
Population
27,727 → 26,905
down 3.0%
Renter share
40.7% → 40.2%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
59.9% → 65.8%
+5.9 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 53213 in Wauwatosa, WI paid around $1,295 a month. That figure now sits near $1,778, up 37.3% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $88,539 to $101,688 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 53213 in Wauwatosa, WI losing about 822 residents over the five-year window, down 3.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 59.9% to 65.8% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 53213 in Wauwatosa, WI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53213 covers Wauwatosa, WI. The median rent here is $1,778/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($101,688/yr), ZIP 53213 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53213 (Wauwatosa, WI) is $1,778. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53213's median rent of $1,778/mo is $187 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53213 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53213 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #17 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,778/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,778/mo in ZIP 53213. The local median household income is $101,688/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53213?

Rent in ZIP 53213 has increased 9.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53213 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,778/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($101,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53213 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.2% of ZIP 53213 households are renters, while 59.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53213 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53213 compare to the rest of Wauwatosa?

ZIP 53213 is pricier than Wauwatosa as a whole. At $1,778/mo, it's $56 above the Wauwatosa citywide median of $1,722/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,778/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 53213's median household income ($101,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53213 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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