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ZIP 54901

Part of Oshkosh, WI
Pop. 37,294·Winnebago County·78th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,216/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$749
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ZIP 54901 · $1,216
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,150/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
$14,592/yr
At $1,216/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyWinnebago County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.9% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54901 (Oshkosh, WI) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,294
Median income
$61,794
Median age
31
Renters
50.4%
Age distribution
15.3%
39.7%
20.5%
12.8%
Under 1815.3%
18–3439.7%
35–5420.5%
55–6411.7%
65+12.8%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.9%
White81.9%
Black6.1%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian3.4%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
35.5%
32.4%
23.4%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma35.5%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
49.6%
50.4%
Owner49.6%
Renter50.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54901 in Oshkosh, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,251 → $61,794
up 13.9%
Population
37,640 → 37,294
down 0.9%
Renter share
47.3% → 50.4%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 23.4%
-2.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $54,251 to $61,794 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. Renters now make up 50.4% of households, compared with 47.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 23.4% of adults here, versus 25.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54901 covers Oshkosh, WI. The median rent here is $1,216/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($61,794/yr), ZIP 54901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54901 (Oshkosh, WI) is $1,216. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54901's median rent of $1,216/mo is $749 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54901 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #78 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,216/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,216/mo in ZIP 54901. The local median household income is $61,794/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54901?

Rent in ZIP 54901 has increased 10.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,216/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($61,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.4% of ZIP 54901 households are renters, while 49.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 54901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 54901 compare to the rest of Oshkosh?

ZIP 54901 is pricier than Oshkosh as a whole. At $1,216/mo, it's $8 above the Oshkosh citywide median of $1,208/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,216/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 54901's median household income ($61,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54901 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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