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ZIP 54495

Pop. 7,859·Wood County·113th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$970/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$995
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ZIP 54495 · $970
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR+
$1,290
Research median
$970/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$11,640/yr
At $970/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyWood County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54495 (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,859
Median income
$49,798
Median age
35.6
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
25.8%
23%
22.4%
12.7%
16.2%
Under 1825.8%
18–3423%
35–5422.4%
55–6412.7%
65+16.2%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black0.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian3.9%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
42.6%
36.5%
13.3%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma42.6%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+13.3%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54495 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,330 → $49,798
up 12.3%
Population
7,812 → 7,859
up 0.6%
Renter share
44.9% → 43.8%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
10.8% → 13.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
36.4 → 35.6
-0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 54495 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI now reports about $49,798, up from $44,330 in 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 10.8% to 13.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 54495 covers Wisconsin Rapids, WI. The median rent here is $970/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($49,798/yr), ZIP 54495 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54495?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54495 (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) is $970. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54495 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54495's median rent of $970/mo is $995 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54495 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54495 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #113 out of 115 ZIPs at $970/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54495?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $970/mo in ZIP 54495. The local median household income is $49,798/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54495?

Rent in ZIP 54495 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54495 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54495 is considered very affordable for renters. At $970/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($49,798/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54495 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54495 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of ZIP 54495 households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54495 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54495 compare to the rest of Wisconsin Rapids?

ZIP 54495 is more affordable than Wisconsin Rapids overall. At $970/mo, it's $125 below the Wisconsin Rapids citywide median of $1,095/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54495 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54495 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $970/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 54495's median household income ($49,798/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54495 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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