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ZIP 53219

Pop. 34,764·Milwaukee County·80th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,211/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$754
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53219 · $1,211
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,240/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
$14,532/yr
At $1,211/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.7% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53219 (Milwaukee, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,764
Median income
$70,388
Median age
38.3
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
22.8%
22.2%
25.8%
13.1%
16.1%
Under 1822.8%
18–3422.2%
35–5425.8%
55–6413.1%
65+16.1%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
31.9%
White59.2%
Black7.3%
Hispanic31.9%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
32.1%
30.6%
27.8%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53219 in Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,506 → $70,388
up 14.4%
Population
33,994 → 34,764
up 2.3%
Renter share
37.3% → 37.7%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 27.8%
+6.6 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.3
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $61,506 to $70,388 across the same window, up 14.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 53219 in Milwaukee, WI adding about 770 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.2% to 27.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53219 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,211/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($70,388/yr), ZIP 53219 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53219?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53219 (Milwaukee, WI) is $1,211. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53219's median rent of $1,211/mo is $754 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53219 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53219 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #80 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,211/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,211/mo in ZIP 53219. The local median household income is $70,388/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53219?

Rent in ZIP 53219 has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 53219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53219 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,211/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($70,388/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53219 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 53219 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53219 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53219 compare to the rest of Milwaukee?

ZIP 53219 is more affordable than Milwaukee overall. At $1,211/mo, it's $258 below the Milwaukee citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53219 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,211/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 53219's median household income ($70,388/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53219 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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