ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 53225

Part of Milwaukee, WI

Pop. 25,187·Milwaukee County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,230/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$702

Reported rents

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ZIP 53225 · $1,230

More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR+

$1,640

Research median

$1,230/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 53225 changed +5.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($56,545) is $1,414 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,230); a 3-bedroom is $1,510.

Rank in Milwaukee

6th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Milwaukee.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 53206, 6 miles away, rents for 19% less ($994/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 53225. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,760/yr

At $1,230/mo median

Location

CityMilwaukee

StateWI

CountyMilwaukee County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53225 (Milwaukee, WI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,187

Median income

$56,545

Median age

32.6

Renters

60.1%

Age distribution

28.5%

25.4%

25%

12.7%

Under 1828.5%

18–3425.4%

35–5425%

55–648.5%

65+12.7%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

24%

59.7%

White24%

Black59.7%

Hispanic4.6%

Asian6.7%

Other5%

Education (25+)

37.1%

33.4%

21.5%

No HS diploma7.9%

HS diploma37.1%

Some college33.4%

Bachelor's+21.5%

Housing tenure

39.9%

60.1%

Owner39.9%

Renter60.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53225 in Milwaukee, WI has changed in 5 years

Income

$46,153 → $56,545

up 22.5%

Population

26,963 → 25,187

down 6.6%

Renter share

61.3% → 60.1%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

19.9% → 21.5%

+1.6 pts

Median age

31.4 → 32.6

+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $46,153 to $56,545 across the same window, up 22.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 53225 in Milwaukee, WI losing about 1,776 residents over the five-year window, down 6.6% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 53225 covers Milwaukee, WI. The median rent here is $1,230/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($56,545/yr), ZIP 53225 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,230/mo in ZIP 53225. The local median household income is $56,545/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53225?

Rent in ZIP 53225 has risen 5.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 53225 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53225 is one of the more affordable among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #72 of 103 at $1,230/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 53225 changed +5.6%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.