ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 54130

Part of Kaukauna, WI

Pop. 28,380·Outagamie County·98th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,018/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$914

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ZIP 54130 · $1,018

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$850

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,690

4 BR+

$1,760

Research median

$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 54130 changed +8.6% over the year to August 2026. Across the 69 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($89,131) is $2,228 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,760).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 54130. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,216/yr

At $1,018/mo median

Location

CityKaukauna

StateWI

CountyOutagamie County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

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Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54130 (Kaukauna, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,380

Median income

$89,131

Median age

39.5

Renters

23%

Age distribution

23.2%

20.9%

26.5%

14.5%

14.9%

Under 1823.2%

18–3420.9%

35–5426.5%

55–6414.5%

65+14.9%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

91.9%

White91.9%

Hispanic3.6%

Asian1.8%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

34.1%

34.7%

26.5%

No HS diploma4.8%

HS diploma34.1%

Some college34.7%

Bachelor's+26.5%

Housing tenure

77%

23%

Owner77%

Renter23%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54130 in Kaukauna, WI has changed in 5 years

Income

$75,326 → $89,131

up 18.3%

Population

27,322 → 28,380

up 3.9%

Renter share

23.6% → 23%

-0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

25.1% → 26.5%

+1.4 pts

Median household income climbed from $75,326 to $89,131 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 54130 in Kaukauna, WI adding about 1,058 residents over the five-year window, up 3.9% on net.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 54130 covers Kaukauna, WI. The median rent here is $1,018/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($89,131/yr), ZIP 54130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,018/mo in ZIP 54130. The local median household income is $89,131/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54130?

Rent in ZIP 54130 has risen 8.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 54130 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54130 is one of the more affordable among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #98 of 104 at $1,018/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 54130 changed +8.6%, against a typical +5.0% across the 69 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.