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ZIP 53214

Pop. 34,480·Milwaukee County·49th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,435/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.7%
vs US Median
-$530
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ZIP 53214 · $1,435
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,310/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,220/yr
At $1,435/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, -4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53214 (West Allis, WI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,480
Median income
$60,962
Median age
38.4
Renters
45.1%
Age distribution
19.7%
25.3%
24.7%
14.5%
15.8%
Under 1819.7%
18–3425.3%
35–5424.7%
55–6414.5%
65+15.8%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.7%
18.8%
White70.7%
Black6.1%
Hispanic18.8%
Asian2.9%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
33.4%
29.2%
29.6%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
54.9%
45.1%
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53214 in West Allis, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,732 → $60,962
up 11.4%
Population
35,358 → 34,480
down 2.5%
Renter share
49% → 45.1%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
24.6% → 29.6%
+5.0 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.4
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53214 in West Allis, WI now reports about $60,962, up from $54,732 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 35,358 residents to roughly 34,480. Renters now make up 45.1% of households, compared with 49% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.6% of adults here, versus 24.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53214 covers West Allis, WI. The median rent here is $1,435/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($60,962/yr), ZIP 53214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53214 (West Allis, WI) is $1,435. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53214's median rent of $1,435/mo is $530 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53214 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53214 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #49 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,435/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53214?

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 $1,435/mo in ZIP 53214. The local median household income is $60,962/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53214?

Rent in ZIP 53214 has increased 9.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53214 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,435/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($60,962/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53214 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.1% of ZIP 53214 households are renters, while 54.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53214 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53214 compare to the rest of West Allis?

ZIP 53214 is pricier than West Allis as a whole. At $1,435/mo, it's $63 above the West Allis citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,435/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 53214's median household income ($60,962/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53214 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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