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ZIP 54902

Part of Oshkosh, WI
Pop. 22,243·Winnebago County·76th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,222/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$743
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 54902 · $1,222
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,040/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
$14,664/yr
At $1,222/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyWinnebago County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54902 (Oshkosh, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,243
Median income
$65,612
Median age
38.9
Renters
38%
Age distribution
19.7%
24.9%
24.2%
12.6%
18.6%
Under 1819.7%
18–3424.9%
35–5424.2%
55–6412.6%
65+18.6%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
82.6%
White82.6%
Black4.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian4.6%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
33.7%
33%
27.9%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
62%
38%
Owner62%
Renter38%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54902 in Oshkosh, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,226 → $65,612
up 12.7%
Population
21,670 → 22,243
up 2.6%
Renter share
38.1% → 38%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 27.9%
+1.8 pts
Median age
39.4 → 38.9
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $65,612 today, compared with $58,226 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,670 to 22,243 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54902 covers Oshkosh, WI. The median rent here is $1,222/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($65,612/yr), ZIP 54902 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54902?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54902 (Oshkosh, WI) is $1,222. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54902's median rent of $1,222/mo is $743 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54902 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54902 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #76 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,222/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54902?

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 $1,222/mo in ZIP 54902. The local median household income is $65,612/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54902?

Rent in ZIP 54902 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54902 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,222/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($65,612/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54902 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38% of ZIP 54902 households are renters, while 62% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54902 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54902 compare to the rest of Oshkosh?

ZIP 54902 is pricier than Oshkosh as a whole. At $1,222/mo, it's $14 above the Oshkosh citywide median of $1,208/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54902 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,222/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 54902's median household income ($65,612/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54902 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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