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ZIP 54914

Part of Appleton, WI
Pop. 31,849·Outagamie County·79th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,214/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$751
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ZIP 54914 · $1,214
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,170/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
$14,568/yr
At $1,214/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyOutagamie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54914 (Appleton, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,849
Median income
$79,875
Median age
37
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
21.8%
25.1%
23.4%
17.9%
Under 1821.8%
18–3425.1%
35–5423.4%
55–6411.8%
65+17.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
78.5%
White78.5%
Black3.2%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian5.8%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
30.2%
32.6%
31.5%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+31.5%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54914 in Appleton, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,790 → $79,875
up 17.8%
Population
31,359 → 31,849
up 1.6%
Renter share
36% → 39.1%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
29.7% → 31.5%
+1.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 54914 in Appleton, WI now reports about $79,875, up from $67,790 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 54914 in Appleton, WI adding about 490 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 36% to 39.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54914 covers Appleton, WI. The median rent here is $1,214/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($79,875/yr), ZIP 54914 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54914?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54914 (Appleton, WI) is $1,214. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54914 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54914's median rent of $1,214/mo is $751 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54914 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54914 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #79 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,214/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54914?

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 $1,214/mo in ZIP 54914. The local median household income is $79,875/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54914?

Rent in ZIP 54914 has increased 13.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54914 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54914 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,214/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($79,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54914 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54914 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of ZIP 54914 households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54914 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54914 compare to the rest of Appleton?

ZIP 54914 is pricier than Appleton as a whole. At $1,214/mo, it's $27 above the Appleton citywide median of $1,187/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54914 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54914 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,214/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 54914's median household income ($79,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54914 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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