ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 54016

Part of Hudson, WI

Pop. 33,398·Saint Croix County·16th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,793/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$139

Reported rents

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ZIP 54016 · $1,793

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,240

1 BR

$1,410

2 BR

$1,710

3 BR

$2,260

4 BR+

$2,530

Research median

$1,710/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 54016 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 54016 changed +7.1% 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 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($113,085) is $2,827 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,530).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 54016. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,516/yr

At $1,793/mo median

Location

CityHudson

StateWI

CountySaint Croix County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54016 (Hudson, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,398

Median income

$113,085

Median age

Renters

20.3%

Age distribution

22.7%

17.8%

27.1%

15.1%

17.3%

Under 1822.7%

18–3417.8%

35–5427.1%

55–6415.1%

65+17.3%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

91.3%

White91.3%

Black0.6%

Hispanic3.1%

Asian2.1%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

19.7%

27.7%

49.8%

No HS diploma2.8%

HS diploma19.7%

Some college27.7%

Bachelor's+49.8%

Housing tenure

79.7%

20.3%

Owner79.7%

Renter20.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 54016 in Hudson, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,513 → $1,793

up 18.5%

Income

$104,865 → $113,085

up 7.8%

Population

33,213 → 33,398

up 0.6%

Renter share

18.4% → 20.3%

+1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

47.7% → 49.8%

+2.1 pts

Median age

42.5 → 42

-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 54016 in Hudson, WI stood at $1,513 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,793, reflecting a 18.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $104,865 to $113,085 across the same window, up 7.8% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 20.3% of households, compared with 18.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.8% of adults here, versus 47.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 54016 in Hudson, WI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 54016 covers Hudson, WI. The median rent here is $1,793/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($113,085/yr), ZIP 54016 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,793/mo in ZIP 54016. The local median household income is $113,085/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54016?

Rent in ZIP 54016 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

How does ZIP 54016 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54016 is one of the pricier among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #16 of 103 at $1,793/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 54016 changed +7.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.