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ZIP 53402

Pop. 34,850·Racine County·59th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,298/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-14.2%
vs US Median
-$632
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53402 · $1,298
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,270/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,576/yr
At $1,298/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyRacine County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53402 (Caledonia, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,850
Median income
$75,751
Median age
40.5
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
24%
17.8%
27.4%
12.9%
17.9%
Under 1824%
18–3417.8%
35–5427.4%
55–6412.9%
65+17.9%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
72.8%
16%
White72.8%
Black9.8%
Hispanic16%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
27.9%
32.3%
32.4%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53402 in Caledonia, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,759 → $75,751
up 17.0%
Population
34,608 → 34,850
up 0.7%
Renter share
29.3% → 28.1%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 32.4%
+4.1 pts
Median age
41 → 40.5
-0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53402 in Caledonia, WI now reports about $75,751, up from $64,759 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.3% to 32.4%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 53402 covers Caledonia, WI. The median rent here is $1,298/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($75,751/yr), ZIP 53402 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 53402?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53402 (Caledonia, WI) is $1,298. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53402 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53402's median rent of $1,298/mo is $632 (33%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 53402 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53402 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #59 out of 104 ZIPs at $1,298/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53402?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,298/mo in ZIP 53402. The local median household income is $75,751/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53402?

Rent in ZIP 53402 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 53402 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53402 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,298/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($75,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53402 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53402 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 53402 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53402 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 53402 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53402 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,298/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 53402's median household income ($75,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53402 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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