ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 53214

Part of West Allis, WI

Pop. 34,480·Milwaukee County·45th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,476/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$456

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ZIP 53214 · $1,476

More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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

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 53214 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 53214 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,962) is $1,524 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,310); a 3-bedroom is $1,610.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 53208, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,302/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 53214. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,712/yr

At $1,476/mo median

Location

CityWest Allis

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, +0.5% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,083 → $1,476

up 36.3%

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

The median rent in ZIP 53214 in West Allis, WI stood at $1,083 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,476, reflecting a 36.3% increase over the period. 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. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 53214 in West Allis, WI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 53214 covers West Allis, WI. The median rent here is $1,476/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($60,962/yr), ZIP 53214 ranks as affordable 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 53214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,476/mo in ZIP 53214. The local median household income is $60,962/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53214?

Rent in ZIP 53214 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 53214 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53214 is in the middle among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #45 of 103 at $1,476/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 53214 changed +7.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.