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ZIP 53916

Pop. 22,808·Dodge County·70th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,252/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.1%
vs US Median
-$713
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 53916 · $1,252
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$1,110/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
$15,024/yr
At $1,252/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyDodge 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, -8.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53916 (Beaver Dam, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,808
Median income
$71,188
Median age
44.6
Renters
35%
Age distribution
19.2%
20%
24.9%
15.3%
20.5%
Under 1819.2%
18–3420%
35–5424.9%
55–6415.3%
65+20.5%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
88.1%
White88.1%
Black0.8%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian1.3%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
38%
30.3%
25.7%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma38%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
65%
35%
Owner65%
Renter35%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53916 in Beaver Dam, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,112 → $71,188
up 11.0%
Population
22,929 → 22,808
down 0.5%
Renter share
35.9% → 35%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 25.7%
+1.8 pts
Median age
42.6 → 44.6
+2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 53916 in Beaver Dam, WI now reports about $71,188, up from $64,112 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53916 covers Beaver Dam, WI. The median rent here is $1,252/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($71,188/yr), ZIP 53916 ranks as affordable 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 53916?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53916 (Beaver Dam, WI) is $1,252. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53916 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53916's median rent of $1,252/mo is $713 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53916 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53916 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #70 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,252/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53916?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,252/mo in ZIP 53916. The local median household income is $71,188/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53916?

Rent in ZIP 53916 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53916 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53916 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,252/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($71,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53916 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53916 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35% of ZIP 53916 households are renters, while 65% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53916 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53916 compare to the rest of Beaver Dam?

ZIP 53916 sits right at the Beaver Dam citywide median of $1,252/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53916 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53916 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,252/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 53916's median household income ($71,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53916 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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