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ZIP 53235

Pop. 9,004·Milwaukee County·21st most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,689/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$276
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ZIP 53235 · $1,689
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,140/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
$20,268/yr
At $1,689/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53235 (Saint Francis, WI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,004
Median income
$57,368
Median age
54.9
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
15.1%
24.9%
24.1%
25.6%
Under 1810.2%
18–3415.1%
35–5424.9%
55–6424.1%
65+25.6%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.2%
White79.2%
Black6.6%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian1.4%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
31.8%
31.2%
30.7%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53235 in Saint Francis, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,573 → $57,368
up 18.1%
Population
9,254 → 9,004
down 2.7%
Renter share
52.6% → 45.4%
-7.2 pts
Bachelor's+
28.9% → 30.7%
+1.8 pts
Median age
48.6 → 54.9
+6.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $57,368 today, compared with $48,573 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 53235 in Saint Francis, WI losing about 250 residents over the five-year window, down 2.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.6% to 45.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53235 covers Saint Francis, WI. The median rent here is $1,689/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($57,368/yr), ZIP 53235 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53235?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53235 (Saint Francis, WI) is $1,689. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53235's median rent of $1,689/mo is $276 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53235 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53235 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #21 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,689/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53235?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,689/mo in ZIP 53235. The local median household income is $57,368/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53235?

Rent in ZIP 53235 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53235 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,689/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($57,368/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53235 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 53235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of ZIP 53235 households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53235 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53235 compare to the rest of Saint Francis?

ZIP 53235 is more affordable than Saint Francis overall. At $1,689/mo, it's $114 below the Saint Francis citywide median of $1,803/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53235 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,689/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 53235's median household income ($57,368/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53235 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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