ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 54880

Part of Superior, WI

Pop. 30,312·Douglas County·89th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,126/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.0%

Month-over-Month

+2.7%

vs US Median

-$806

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ZIP 54880 · $1,126

More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$790

1 BR

$910

2 BR

$1,150

3 BR

$1,580

4 BR+

$1,930

Research median

$1,150/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 54880 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 54880 changed +15.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,275) is $1,707 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,580); a 4-bedroom is $1,930.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 54880. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,512/yr

At $1,126/mo median

Location

CitySuperior

StateWI

CountyDouglas County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.0% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54880 (Superior, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,312

Median income

$68,275

Median age

40.1

Renters

36.6%

Age distribution

18.9%

23.8%

24.7%

13.6%

18.9%

Under 1818.9%

18–3423.8%

35–5424.7%

55–6413.6%

65+18.9%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

89.5%

White89.5%

Black0.9%

Hispanic2.3%

Asian1%

Other6.3%

Education (25+)

29.9%

35.3%

28.8%

No HS diploma6.1%

HS diploma29.9%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+28.8%

Housing tenure

63.4%

36.6%

Owner63.4%

Renter36.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54880 in Superior, WI has changed in 5 years

Income

$55,034 → $68,275

up 24.1%

Population

30,211 → 30,312

up 0.3%

Renter share

39.1% → 36.6%

-2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

27.2% → 28.8%

+1.6 pts

Median age

39.6 → 40.1

+0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,034 in 2021 to $68,275 more recently. The renter share has eased from 39.1% to 36.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 54880 covers Superior, WI. The median rent here is $1,126/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($68,275/yr), ZIP 54880 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54880?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,126/mo in ZIP 54880. The local median household income is $68,275/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54880?

Rent in ZIP 54880 has risen 15.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

How does ZIP 54880 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54880 is one of the more affordable among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #89 of 103 at $1,126/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 54880 changed +15.0%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.