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ZIP 54220

Pop. 40,949·Manitowoc County·86th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,166/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.1%
vs US Median
-$799
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ZIP 54220 · $1,166
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,170
4 BR+
$1,290
Research median
$970/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
$13,992/yr
At $1,166/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyManitowoc County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54220 (Manitowoc, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,949
Median income
$66,035
Median age
44.2
Renters
28.5%
Age distribution
20.3%
18.9%
22.8%
15.4%
22.6%
Under 1820.3%
18–3418.9%
35–5422.8%
55–6415.4%
65+22.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black1.3%
Hispanic6%
Asian4%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
34.5%
32.1%
24.6%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma34.5%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
71.5%
28.5%
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54220 in Manitowoc, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,021 → $66,035
up 13.8%
Population
40,327 → 40,949
up 1.5%
Renter share
30.9% → 28.5%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.8% → 24.6%
+0.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 54220 in Manitowoc, WI now reports about $66,035, up from $58,021 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,327 to 40,949 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 28.5% of households rent today, against 30.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54220 covers Manitowoc, WI. The median rent here is $1,166/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($66,035/yr), ZIP 54220 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 54220?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54220 (Manitowoc, WI) is $1,166. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54220 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54220's median rent of $1,166/mo is $799 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54220 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54220 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #86 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,166/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,166/mo in ZIP 54220. The local median household income is $66,035/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54220?

Rent in ZIP 54220 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 54220 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54220 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,166/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($66,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54220 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54220 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.5% of ZIP 54220 households are renters, while 71.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54220 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54220 compare to the rest of Manitowoc?

ZIP 54220 is more affordable than Manitowoc overall. At $1,166/mo, it's $26 below the Manitowoc citywide median of $1,192/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54220 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54220 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,166/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 54220's median household income ($66,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54220 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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