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ZIP 53562

Pop. 29,790·Dane County·37th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,597/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.2%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$368
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53562 · $1,597
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,730/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,164/yr
At $1,597/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyDane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.2% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53562 (Middleton, WI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,790
Median income
$101,381
Median age
39.4
Renters
46.6%
Age distribution
22.8%
20.9%
26.7%
18.1%
Under 1822.8%
18–3420.9%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.5%
65+18.1%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
75%
12.3%
White75%
Black2.4%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian7.9%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
19.7%
65.1%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma11.4%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+65.1%
Housing tenure
53.4%
46.6%
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53562 in Middleton, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,890 → $101,381
up 15.3%
Population
28,817 → 29,790
up 3.4%
Renter share
44.3% → 46.6%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
64.7% → 65.1%
+0.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $87,890 to $101,381 across the same window, up 15.3% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 28,817 residents to roughly 29,790. Renters now make up 46.6% of households, compared with 44.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53562 covers Middleton, WI. The median rent here is $1,597/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($101,381/yr), ZIP 53562 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53562?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53562 (Middleton, WI) is $1,597. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53562 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53562's median rent of $1,597/mo is $368 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53562 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53562 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #37 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,597/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53562?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,597/mo in ZIP 53562. The local median household income is $101,381/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53562?

Rent in ZIP 53562 has decreased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 53562 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53562 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,597/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($101,381/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53562 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53562 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.6% of ZIP 53562 households are renters, while 53.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53562 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53562 compare to the rest of Middleton?

ZIP 53562 is more affordable than Middleton overall. At $1,597/mo, it's $4 below the Middleton citywide median of $1,601/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53562 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53562 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,597/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 53562's median household income ($101,381/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53562 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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