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ZIP 53217

Pop. 29,957·Milwaukee County·13th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,841/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.7%
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
-$124
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53217 · $1,841
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,830/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
$22,092/yr
At $1,841/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.7% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53217 (Fox Point, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,957
Median income
$133,021
Median age
40.8
Renters
23.9%
Age distribution
27.1%
14.8%
26.3%
12.9%
18.9%
Under 1827.1%
18–3414.8%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.9%
65+18.9%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
78.2%
White78.2%
Black5.4%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian5.9%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
16.7%
73.1%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma7.3%
Some college16.7%
Bachelor's+73.1%
Housing tenure
76.1%
23.9%
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53217 in Fox Point, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,286 → $133,021
up 16.4%
Population
30,098 → 29,957
down 0.5%
Renter share
24.3% → 23.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
74.2% → 73.1%
-1.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $114,286 in 2021 to $133,021 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53217 covers Fox Point, WI. The median rent here is $1,841/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($133,021/yr), ZIP 53217 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53217 (Fox Point, WI) is $1,841. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53217's median rent of $1,841/mo is $124 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53217 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53217 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #13 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,841/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,841/mo in ZIP 53217. The local median household income is $133,021/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53217?

Rent in ZIP 53217 has decreased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 53217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53217 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,841/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($133,021/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53217 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.9% of ZIP 53217 households are renters, while 76.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53217 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 53217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,841/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 53217's median household income ($133,021/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53217 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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