ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 53711

Part of Madison, WI

Pop. 51,279·Dane County·21st most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,713/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.1%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$219

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 53711 · $1,713

More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 53711 usually run 1.3% below trend in December and 0.7% above it in June, about $34 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 53711 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 53711 changed +2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,735) is $2,518 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,400).

Rank in Madison

6th cheapest of 11 ZIP codes in Madison.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 53713, 2 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,403/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 53711. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,556/yr

At $1,713/mo median

Location

CityMadison

StateWI

CountyDane County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.1% 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

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

$1,244 → $1,713

up 37.7%

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 $469 per month, settling near $1,713 after starting the period at $1,244. 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 27.4 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 53711 covers Madison, WI. The median rent here is $1,713/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($100,735/yr), ZIP 53711 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,713/mo in ZIP 53711. The local median household income is $100,735/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53711?

Rent in ZIP 53711 has risen 2.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 53711?

Asking rents in ZIP 53711 are usually lowest in December, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $34 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 53711 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53711 is one of the pricier among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #21 of 103 at $1,713/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 53711 changed +2.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.