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ZIP 53545

Pop. 24,703·Rock County·95th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,113/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$852
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53545 · $1,113
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,260/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
$13,356/yr
At $1,113/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyRock County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53545 (Janesville, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,703
Median income
$73,889
Median age
40.8
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
21.2%
21.9%
24.4%
13.7%
18.7%
Under 1821.2%
18–3421.9%
35–5424.4%
55–6413.7%
65+18.7%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black4.6%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian1.8%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
32.2%
31.5%
29.8%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53545 in Janesville, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,341 → $73,889
up 16.7%
Population
23,571 → 24,703
up 4.8%
Renter share
35.4% → 35.3%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 29.8%
+1.4 pts
Median age
42 → 40.8
-1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53545 in Janesville, WI now reports about $73,889, up from $63,341 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 23,571 residents to roughly 24,703.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53545 covers Janesville, WI. The median rent here is $1,113/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($73,889/yr), ZIP 53545 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53545?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53545 (Janesville, WI) is $1,113. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53545 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53545's median rent of $1,113/mo is $852 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53545 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53545 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #95 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,113/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53545?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,113/mo in ZIP 53545. The local median household income is $73,889/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53545?

Rent in ZIP 53545 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 53545 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53545 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,113/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($73,889/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53545 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53545 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 53545 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53545 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53545 compare to the rest of Janesville?

ZIP 53545 is more affordable than Janesville overall. At $1,113/mo, it's $101 below the Janesville citywide median of $1,214/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53545 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53545 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,113/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 53545's median household income ($73,889/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53545 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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