ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 53222

Part of Milwaukee, WI

Pop. 24,663·Milwaukee County·55th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,404/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$528

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 53222 · $1,404

More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 53222 changed +3.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,980) is $1,925 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,690).

Rank in Milwaukee

12th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Milwaukee.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 53225, 2 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,230/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 53222. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,848/yr

At $1,404/mo median

Location

CityMilwaukee

StateWI

CountyMilwaukee County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.4% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 53222 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,404/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($76,980/yr), ZIP 53222 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,404/mo in ZIP 53222. The local median household income is $76,980/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53222?

Rent in ZIP 53222 has risen 3.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 53222 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53222 is in the middle among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #55 of 103 at $1,404/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 53222 changed +3.6%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.