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ZIP 53215

Pop. 58,146·Milwaukee County·98th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,061/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$904
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 53215 · $1,061
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,140/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
$12,732/yr
At $1,061/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.6% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53215 (Milwaukee, WI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,146
Median income
$54,289
Median age
31.9
Renters
52.6%
Age distribution
28.7%
25%
27.1%
Under 1828.7%
18–3425%
35–5427.1%
55–649.6%
65+9.5%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
24.6%
69%
White24.6%
Black6.3%
Hispanic69%
Asian5.9%
Education (25+)
34.1%
31.6%
23%
No HS diploma34.1%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+11.3%
Housing tenure
47.4%
52.6%
Owner47.4%
Renter52.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53215 in Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,086 → $54,289
up 23.1%
Population
59,400 → 58,146
down 2.1%
Renter share
54.1% → 52.6%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
11.7% → 11.3%
-0.4 pts
Median age
30.7 → 31.9
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $54,289 today, compared with $44,086 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 59,400 to 58,146 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 52.6% of households rent today, against 54.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53215 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,061/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($54,289/yr), ZIP 53215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53215 (Milwaukee, WI) is $1,061. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53215's median rent of $1,061/mo is $904 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53215 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53215 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #98 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,061/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,061/mo in ZIP 53215. The local median household income is $54,289/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53215?

Rent in ZIP 53215 has increased 15.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53215 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,061/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($54,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.6% of ZIP 53215 households are renters, while 47.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 53215 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 53215 compare to the rest of Milwaukee?

ZIP 53215 is more affordable than Milwaukee overall. At $1,061/mo, it's $408 below the Milwaukee citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,061/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 53215's median household income ($54,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53215 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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