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ZIP 53548

Pop. 19,916·Rock County·97th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,090/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.1%
vs US Median
-$875
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ZIP 53548 · $1,090
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,250/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
$13,080/yr
At $1,090/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyRock County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53548 (Janesville, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,916
Median income
$76,869
Median age
43.3
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
19.1%
19.4%
27.4%
14.3%
19.7%
Under 1819.1%
18–3419.4%
35–5427.4%
55–6414.3%
65+19.7%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
84.9%
White84.9%
Black3.9%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian1.8%
Other1%
Education (25+)
35.6%
32.8%
26.4%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53548 in Janesville, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,500 → $76,869
up 13.9%
Population
20,314 → 19,916
down 2.0%
Renter share
31.1% → 30.1%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 26.4%
+1.3 pts
Median age
40 → 43.3
+3.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $76,869 today, compared with $67,500 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 20,314 residents to roughly 19,916.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53548 covers Janesville, WI. The median rent here is $1,090/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($76,869/yr), ZIP 53548 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 53548?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53548 (Janesville, WI) is $1,090. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53548 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53548's median rent of $1,090/mo is $875 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53548 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53548 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #97 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,090/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53548?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,090/mo in ZIP 53548. The local median household income is $76,869/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53548?

Rent in ZIP 53548 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53548 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53548 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,090/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($76,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53548 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53548 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of ZIP 53548 households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53548 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53548 compare to the rest of Janesville?

ZIP 53548 is more affordable than Janesville overall. At $1,090/mo, it's $124 below the Janesville citywide median of $1,214/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53548 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53548 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,090/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 53548's median household income ($76,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53548 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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