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ZIP 54481

Pop. 28,242·Portage County·69th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,253/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$712
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 54481 · $1,253
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,230
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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,036/yr
At $1,253/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyPortage County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54481 (Stevens Point, WI) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,242
Median income
$59,545
Median age
30.1
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
15.4%
41.3%
20.6%
15%
Under 1815.4%
18–3441.3%
35–5420.6%
55–647.6%
65+15%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White87.9%
Black1.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian3.7%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
29.9%
29.5%
36.4%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+36.4%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54481 in Stevens Point, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,389 → $59,545
up 13.7%
Population
27,894 → 28,242
up 1.2%
Renter share
41.5% → 42.6%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.4% → 36.4%
-2.0 pts
Median age
29.4 → 30.1
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,389 in 2021 to $59,545 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 27,894 to 28,242 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 38.4% to 36.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54481 covers Stevens Point, WI. The median rent here is $1,253/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($59,545/yr), ZIP 54481 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54481?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54481 (Stevens Point, WI) is $1,253. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54481 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54481's median rent of $1,253/mo is $712 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54481 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54481 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #69 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,253/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54481?

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 $1,253/mo in ZIP 54481. The local median household income is $59,545/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54481?

Rent in ZIP 54481 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54481 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54481 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,253/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($59,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54481 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54481 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.6% of ZIP 54481 households are renters, while 57.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54481 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54481 compare to the rest of Stevens Point?

ZIP 54481 is more affordable than Stevens Point overall. At $1,253/mo, it's $22 below the Stevens Point citywide median of $1,275/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54481 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54481 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,253/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 54481's median household income ($59,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54481 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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