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ZIP 54915

Part of Appleton, WI
Pop. 44,367·Outagamie County·88th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,155/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$810
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 54915 · $1,155
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,180/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
$13,860/yr
At $1,155/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyOutagamie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54915 (Appleton, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,367
Median income
$87,426
Median age
39.1
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
22.6%
21.3%
27.4%
14%
14.8%
Under 1822.6%
18–3421.3%
35–5427.4%
55–6414%
65+14.8%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
White82.9%
Black2.2%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian6.6%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
26.1%
31.3%
38.3%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+38.3%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54915 in Appleton, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,424 → $87,426
up 17.5%
Population
43,089 → 44,367
up 3.0%
Renter share
28.2% → 28.1%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
35.4% → 38.3%
+2.9 pts
Median age
38.3 → 39.1
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $74,424 to $87,426 across the same window, up 17.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 54915 in Appleton, WI adding about 1,278 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.4% to 38.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54915 covers Appleton, WI. The median rent here is $1,155/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($87,426/yr), ZIP 54915 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54915?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54915 (Appleton, WI) is $1,155. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54915 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54915's median rent of $1,155/mo is $810 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54915 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54915 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #88 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,155/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54915?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,155/mo in ZIP 54915. The local median household income is $87,426/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54915?

Rent in ZIP 54915 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 54915 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54915 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,155/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($87,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54915 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54915 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 54915 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54915 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54915 compare to the rest of Appleton?

ZIP 54915 is more affordable than Appleton overall. At $1,155/mo, it's $32 below the Appleton citywide median of $1,187/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54915 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54915 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,155/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 54915's median household income ($87,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54915 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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