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ZIP 53726

Part of Madison, WI
Pop. 5,043·Dane County·10th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,897/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.0%
vs US Median
-$68
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53726 · $1,897
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,480
4 BR+
$2,780
Research median
$1,880/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
$22,764/yr
At $1,897/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyDane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53726 (Madison, WI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 85.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,043
Median income
$47,754
Median age
23.6
Renters
67.5%
Age distribution
62.5%
13%
Under 189.3%
18–3462.5%
35–5413%
55–646.4%
65+8.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
80.2%
White80.2%
Black1.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian9.3%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
85.7%
No HS diploma0.9%
HS diploma2%
Some college11.4%
Bachelor's+85.7%
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 53726 in Madison, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,294 → $47,754
up 10.3%
Population
5,474 → 5,043
down 7.9%
Renter share
62.8% → 67.5%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
90.8% → 85.7%
-5.1 pts

Median household income rose from $43,294 to $47,754 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.3% shift. The population has contracted by 7.9% since 2021, moving from about 5,474 residents to roughly 5,043. Renters now make up 67.5% of households, compared with 62.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 85.7% of adults here, versus 90.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53726 covers Madison, WI. The median rent here is $1,897/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($47,754/yr), ZIP 53726 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53726?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53726 (Madison, WI) is $1,897. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53726 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53726's median rent of $1,897/mo is $68 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53726 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53726 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #10 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $1,897/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53726?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,897/mo in ZIP 53726. The local median household income is $47,754/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53726?

Rent in ZIP 53726 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53726 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53726 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,897/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($47,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53726 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 53726 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.5% of ZIP 53726 households are renters, while 32.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 53726 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 53726 compare to the rest of Madison?

ZIP 53726 is pricier than Madison as a whole. At $1,897/mo, it's $241 above the Madison citywide median of $1,656/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53726 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53726 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $1,897/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 53726's median household income ($47,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53726 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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