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ZIP 54449

Pop. 26,183·Wood County·104th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$925/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.8%
vs US Median
-$1,026
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 54449 · $925
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$1,030/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$11,100/yr
At $925/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyWood County
Rent Market Meter
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, +10.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54449 (Marshfield, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,183
Median income
$67,551
Median age
43.7
Renters
32.8%
Age distribution
19.9%
19.2%
24.3%
14.4%
22.2%
Under 1819.9%
18–3419.2%
35–5424.3%
55–6414.4%
65+22.2%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
90.7%
White90.7%
Black1.3%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
Other3%
Education (25+)
35.1%
33%
26.9%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
67.2%
32.8%
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54449 in Marshfield, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,727 → $67,551
up 13.1%
Population
25,954 → 26,183
up 0.9%
Renter share
30% → 32.8%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.4% → 26.9%
-0.5 pts
Median age
44.2 → 43.7
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,727 in 2021 to $67,551 more recently. Renters now make up 32.8% of households, compared with 30% five years ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 54449 covers Marshfield, WI. The median rent here is $925/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($67,551/yr), ZIP 54449 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54449?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54449 (Marshfield, WI) is $925. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54449 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54449's median rent of $925/mo is $1,026 (53%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 54449 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54449 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #104 out of 104 ZIPs at $925/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54449?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $925/mo in ZIP 54449. The local median household income is $67,551/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54449?

Rent in ZIP 54449 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 54449 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54449 is considered very affordable for renters. At $925/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($67,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54449 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54449 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.8% of ZIP 54449 households are renters, while 67.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54449 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54449 compare to the rest of Marshfield?

ZIP 54449 sits right at the Marshfield citywide median of $925/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54449 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54449 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $925/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 54449's median household income ($67,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54449 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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