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ZIP 53222

Pop. 24,663·Milwaukee County·31st most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,644/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$321
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ZIP 53222 · $1,644
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,270/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
$19,728/yr
At $1,644/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53222 (Milwaukee, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,663
Median income
$76,980
Median age
35.5
Renters
33.1%
Age distribution
22.1%
26.9%
25%
12.3%
13.7%
Under 1822.1%
18–3426.9%
35–5425%
55–6412.3%
65+13.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
51%
34.7%
White51%
Black34.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian3.6%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
19.8%
29.6%
45.8%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+45.8%
Housing tenure
66.9%
33.1%
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53222 in Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,313 → $76,980
up 12.7%
Population
24,771 → 24,663
down 0.4%
Renter share
33.5% → 33.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
41% → 45.8%
+4.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53222 in Milwaukee, WI now reports about $76,980, up from $68,313 in 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41% to 45.8% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 53222

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53222 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,644/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($76,980/yr), ZIP 53222 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53222?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53222 (Milwaukee, WI) is $1,644. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53222's median rent of $1,644/mo is $321 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53222 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53222 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #31 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,644/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,644/mo in ZIP 53222. The local median household income is $76,980/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53222?

Rent in ZIP 53222 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53222 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,644/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($76,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53222 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.1% of ZIP 53222 households are renters, while 66.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53222 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53222 compare to the rest of Milwaukee?

ZIP 53222 is pricier than Milwaukee as a whole. At $1,644/mo, it's $175 above the Milwaukee citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53222 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,644/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 53222's median household income ($76,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53222 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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