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ZIP 54911

Part of Appleton, WI
Pop. 25,308·Outagamie County·61st most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,304/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$661
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ZIP 54911 · $1,304
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,210/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
$15,648/yr
At $1,304/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyOutagamie County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54911 (Appleton, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,308
Median income
$67,001
Median age
36.7
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
21.5%
26.6%
23.8%
17.8%
Under 1821.5%
18–3426.6%
35–5423.8%
55–6410.3%
65+17.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.3%
White82.3%
Black2%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian5.3%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
26.3%
31.9%
35.7%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54911 in Appleton, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,484 → $67,001
up 16.6%
Population
25,623 → 25,308
down 1.2%
Renter share
42.2% → 39.8%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.7% → 35.7%
+2.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,484 in 2021 to $67,001 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 54911 in Appleton, WI losing about 315 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.2% to 39.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.7% to 35.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54911 covers Appleton, WI. The median rent here is $1,304/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($67,001/yr), ZIP 54911 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54911?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54911 (Appleton, WI) is $1,304. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54911 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54911's median rent of $1,304/mo is $661 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54911 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54911 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #61 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,304/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54911?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,304/mo in ZIP 54911. The local median household income is $67,001/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54911?

Rent in ZIP 54911 has decreased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 54911 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54911 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,304/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($67,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54911 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54911 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 54911 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54911 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54911 compare to the rest of Appleton?

ZIP 54911 is pricier than Appleton as a whole. At $1,304/mo, it's $117 above the Appleton citywide median of $1,187/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54911 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54911 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,304/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 54911's median household income ($67,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54911 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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