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ZIP 53711

Part of Madison, WI
Pop. 51,279·Dane County·18th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,735/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$230
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ZIP 53711 · $1,735
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,620/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
$20,820/yr
At $1,735/mo median
Location
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 (-1.1% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53711 (Madison, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 65.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,279
Median income
$100,735
Median age
38
Renters
37.6%
Age distribution
18.4%
26.5%
26.1%
18.9%
Under 1818.4%
18–3426.5%
35–5426.1%
55–6410%
65+18.9%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
White75.2%
Black5.5%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian7.1%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
19.2%
65.9%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma11.6%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+65.9%
Housing tenure
62.4%
37.6%
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53711 in Madison, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,289 → $1,735
up 34.6%
Income
$91,334 → $100,735
up 10.3%
Population
48,498 → 51,279
up 5.7%
Renter share
37.6% → 37.6%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
65.3% → 65.9%
+0.6 pts
Median age
37 → 38
+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 53711 in Madison, WI has climbed by $446 per month, settling near $1,735 after starting the period at $1,289. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53711 in Madison, WI now reports about $100,735, up from $91,334 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 48,498 to 51,279 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 53711 in Madison, WI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53711 covers Madison, WI. The median rent here is $1,735/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($100,735/yr), ZIP 53711 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53711?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53711 (Madison, WI) is $1,735. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53711 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53711's median rent of $1,735/mo is $230 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53711 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53711 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #18 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,735/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53711?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,735/mo in ZIP 53711. The local median household income is $100,735/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53711?

Rent in ZIP 53711 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 53711 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53711 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,735/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($100,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53711 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53711 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.6% of ZIP 53711 households are renters, while 62.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53711 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53711 compare to the rest of Madison?

ZIP 53711 is pricier than Madison as a whole. At $1,735/mo, it's $79 above the Madison citywide median of $1,656/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53711 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53711 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,735/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 53711's median household income ($100,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53711 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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