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ZIP 53511

Part of Beloit, WI
Pop. 48,701·Rock County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,291/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.0%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
-$674
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ZIP 53511 · $1,291
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,220/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
$15,492/yr
At $1,291/mo median
Location
CityBeloit
StateWI
CountyRock County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.0% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53511 (Beloit, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,701
Median income
$67,067
Median age
37
Renters
34.1%
Age distribution
24.1%
23.3%
22.7%
13.6%
16.3%
Under 1824.1%
18–3423.3%
35–5422.7%
55–6413.6%
65+16.3%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
68.5%
18%
White68.5%
Black11.3%
Hispanic18%
Asian0.9%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
36.9%
32.1%
19.4%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma36.9%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+19.4%
Housing tenure
65.9%
34.1%
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53511 in Beloit, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,325 → $67,067
up 17.0%
Population
48,714 → 48,701
up 0.0%
Renter share
35.8% → 34.1%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.1% → 19.4%
+1.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $57,325 to $67,067 across the same window, up 17.0% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 35.8% to 34.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53511 covers Beloit, WI. The median rent here is $1,291/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($67,067/yr), ZIP 53511 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53511?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53511 (Beloit, WI) is $1,291. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53511 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53511's median rent of $1,291/mo is $674 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53511 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53511 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #63 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,291/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53511?

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 $1,291/mo in ZIP 53511. The local median household income is $67,067/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53511?

Rent in ZIP 53511 has increased 22.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53511 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53511 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,291/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($67,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53511 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53511 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.1% of ZIP 53511 households are renters, while 65.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53511 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53511 compare to the rest of Beloit?

ZIP 53511 sits right at the Beloit citywide median of $1,291/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53511 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53511 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,291/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 53511's median household income ($67,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53511 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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