ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 53562

Part of Middleton, WI

Pop. 29,790·Dane County·35th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,578/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

-$354

Reported rents

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ZIP 53562 · $1,578

More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 53562 is 0.6% below its high of $1,588 in August 2026, at $1,578 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 53562 changed +0.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($101,381) is $2,535 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,280); a 4-bedroom is $2,560.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 53713, 10 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,403/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 53562. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,936/yr

At $1,578/mo median

Location

CityMiddleton

StateWI

CountyDane County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, -0.6% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,247 → $1,578

up 26.5%

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

The median rent in ZIP 53562 in Middleton, WI stood at $1,247 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,578, reflecting a 26.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $87,890 to $101,381 across the same window, up 15.3% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 53562 in Middleton, WI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 53562 covers Middleton, WI. The median rent here is $1,578/mo as of October 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 increased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,578/mo in ZIP 53562. The local median household income is $101,381/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53562?

Rent in ZIP 53562 has risen 0.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.6% below its high of $1,588 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 53562 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53562 is one of the pricier among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #35 of 103 at $1,578/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 53562 changed +0.7%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.