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ZIP 54935

Pop. 41,613·Fond du Lac County·89th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,152/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$813
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 54935 · $1,152
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,140/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
$13,824/yr
At $1,152/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyFond du Lac County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54935 (Fond du Lac, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,613
Median income
$63,144
Median age
37.3
Renters
40.5%
Age distribution
22.3%
24%
25.3%
16.8%
Under 1822.3%
18–3424%
35–5425.3%
55–6411.6%
65+16.8%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
83.8%
White83.8%
Black2.9%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian3.7%
Education (25+)
36.4%
32.4%
22.7%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma36.4%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+22.7%
Housing tenure
59.5%
40.5%
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54935 in Fond du Lac, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,556 → $63,144
up 7.8%
Population
42,454 → 41,613
down 2.0%
Renter share
39.9% → 40.5%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
23.6% → 22.7%
-0.9 pts
Median age
37.8 → 37.3
-0.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $58,556 to $63,144 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 54935 in Fond du Lac, WI losing about 841 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54935 covers Fond du Lac, WI. The median rent here is $1,152/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($63,144/yr), ZIP 54935 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54935?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54935 (Fond du Lac, WI) is $1,152. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54935 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54935's median rent of $1,152/mo is $813 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54935 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54935 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #89 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,152/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54935?

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 $1,152/mo in ZIP 54935. The local median household income is $63,144/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54935?

Rent in ZIP 54935 has increased 16.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54935 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54935 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,152/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($63,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54935 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54935 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.5% of ZIP 54935 households are renters, while 59.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54935 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54935 compare to the rest of Fond du Lac?

ZIP 54935 is more affordable than Fond du Lac overall. At $1,152/mo, it's $32 below the Fond du Lac citywide median of $1,184/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54935 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54935 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,152/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 54935's median household income ($63,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54935 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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