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ZIP 53590

Pop. 45,602·Dane County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,642/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$323
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53590 · $1,642
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,710/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
$19,704/yr
At $1,642/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyDane County
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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 (+3.8% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53590 (Sun Prairie, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,602
Median income
$97,051
Median age
37.8
Renters
34.1%
Age distribution
25.2%
20%
28.1%
15.2%
Under 1825.2%
18–3420%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.5%
65+15.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
76.4%
White76.4%
Black7.3%
Hispanic5%
Asian7.8%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
18.9%
26.4%
51.8%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+51.8%
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 53590 in Sun Prairie, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,412 → $97,051
up 9.8%
Population
42,872 → 45,602
up 6.4%
Renter share
32.7% → 34.1%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 51.8%
+2.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $97,051 today, compared with $88,412 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 53590 in Sun Prairie, WI adding about 2,730 residents over the five-year window, up 6.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.7% to 51.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53590 covers Sun Prairie, WI. The median rent here is $1,642/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($97,051/yr), ZIP 53590 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53590?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53590 (Sun Prairie, WI) is $1,642. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53590 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53590's median rent of $1,642/mo is $323 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53590 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53590 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #32 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,642/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53590?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,642/mo in ZIP 53590. The local median household income is $97,051/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53590?

Rent in ZIP 53590 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53590 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53590 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,642/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($97,051/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53590 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53590 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.1% of ZIP 53590 households are renters, while 65.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53590 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53590 compare to the rest of Sun Prairie?

ZIP 53590 sits right at the Sun Prairie citywide median of $1,642/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53590 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53590 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,642/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 53590's median household income ($97,051/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53590 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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