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ZIP 53713

Part of Madison, WI
Pop. 24,351·Dane County·44th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,478/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$487
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ZIP 53713 · $1,478
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,500/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
$17,736/yr
At $1,478/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyDane County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53713 (Madison, WI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,351
Median income
$58,017
Median age
30
Renters
67.5%
Age distribution
20.8%
37.4%
25.6%
Under 1820.8%
18–3437.4%
35–5425.6%
55–647.5%
65+8.8%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
50.5%
12.3%
29.6%
White50.5%
Black12.3%
Hispanic29.6%
Asian2.6%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
13.5%
22.6%
25.2%
38.7%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
32.5%
67.5%
Owner32.5%
Renter67.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53713 in Madison, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,080 → $1,478
up 36.9%
Income
$53,882 → $58,017
up 7.7%
Population
22,940 → 24,351
up 6.2%
Renter share
68.2% → 67.5%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 38.7%
+1.5 pts
Median age
30.9 → 30
-0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 53713 in Madison, WI has increased by $398 per month, settling near $1,478 after starting the period at $1,080. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,882 in 2021 to $58,017 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.2 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 22,940 to 24,351 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 53713 in Madison, WI market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53713 covers Madison, WI. The median rent here is $1,478/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($58,017/yr), ZIP 53713 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53713?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53713 (Madison, WI) is $1,478. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53713 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53713's median rent of $1,478/mo is $487 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53713 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53713 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #44 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,478/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53713?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,478/mo in ZIP 53713. The local median household income is $58,017/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53713?

Rent in ZIP 53713 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 53713 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53713 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,478/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($58,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53713 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 53713 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.5% of ZIP 53713 households are renters, while 32.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 53713 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 53713 compare to the rest of Madison?

ZIP 53713 is more affordable than Madison overall. At $1,478/mo, it's $178 below the Madison citywide median of $1,656/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53713 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53713 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,478/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 53713's median household income ($58,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53713 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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