ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 54902

Part of Oshkosh, WI

Pop. 22,243·Winnebago County·71st most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,250/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$682

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 54902 · $1,250

More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 54902 changed +11.8% 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 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,612) is $1,640 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,490).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 54902. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,000/yr

At $1,250/mo median

Location

CityOshkosh

StateWI

CountyWinnebago County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 54902 covers Oshkosh, WI. The median rent here is $1,250/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($65,612/yr), ZIP 54902 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $50,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,250/mo in ZIP 54902. The local median household income is $65,612/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54902?

Rent in ZIP 54902 has risen 11.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 54902 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54902 is one of the more affordable among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #71 of 103 at $1,250/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 54902 changed +11.8%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.