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ZIP 53227

Pop. 22,885·Milwaukee County·81st most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,206/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$759
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ZIP 53227 · $1,206
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,370/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,472/yr
At $1,206/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53227 (West Allis, WI) is roughly split between renters and owners, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,885
Median income
$73,321
Median age
39.5
Renters
49.9%
Age distribution
19.2%
24.3%
24.8%
13.5%
18.3%
Under 1819.2%
18–3424.3%
35–5424.8%
55–6413.5%
65+18.3%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
74%
12.6%
White74%
Black4.8%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian3.2%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
29%
36.1%
28.1%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma29%
Some college36.1%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
50.1%
49.9%
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53227 in West Allis, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,445 → $73,321
up 25.5%
Population
24,114 → 22,885
down 5.1%
Renter share
53.4% → 49.9%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 28.1%
+0.5 pts
Median age
38 → 39.5
+1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $73,321 today, compared with $58,445 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 53227 in West Allis, WI losing about 1,229 residents over the five-year window, down 5.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 53.4% to 49.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53227 covers West Allis, WI. The median rent here is $1,206/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($73,321/yr), ZIP 53227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53227 (West Allis, WI) is $1,206. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53227's median rent of $1,206/mo is $759 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53227 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53227 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #81 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,206/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53227?

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 $1,206/mo in ZIP 53227. The local median household income is $73,321/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53227?

Rent in ZIP 53227 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53227 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,206/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($73,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53227 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.9% of ZIP 53227 households are renters, while 50.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53227 compare to the rest of West Allis?

ZIP 53227 is more affordable than West Allis overall. At $1,206/mo, it's $166 below the West Allis citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,206/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 53227's median household income ($73,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53227 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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