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ZIP 54937

Pop. 21,687·Fond du Lac County·39th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,588/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+19.4%
vs US Median
-$377
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ZIP 54937 · $1,588
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$19,056/yr
At $1,588/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyFond du Lac 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, +19.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54937 (Fond du Lac, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,687
Median income
$81,841
Median age
46.5
Renters
27.7%
Age distribution
18.7%
17.2%
25.2%
16.8%
22.1%
Under 1818.7%
18–3417.2%
35–5425.2%
55–6416.8%
65+22.1%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black1.3%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian0.9%
Other3%
Education (25+)
36.9%
33.1%
23.1%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma36.9%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
72.3%
27.7%
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54937 in Fond du Lac, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,003 → $81,841
up 13.7%
Population
21,192 → 21,687
up 2.3%
Renter share
22.4% → 27.7%
+5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 23.1%
-1.8 pts
Median age
44.4 → 46.5
+2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,003 to $81,841 across the same window, up 13.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 54937 in Fond du Lac, WI adding about 495 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 22.4% to 27.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 54937 covers Fond du Lac, WI. The median rent here is $1,588/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($81,841/yr), ZIP 54937 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 54937?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54937 (Fond du Lac, WI) is $1,588. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54937 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54937's median rent of $1,588/mo is $377 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54937 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54937 falls in the middle range for Wisconsin, ranking #39 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,588/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54937?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,588/mo in ZIP 54937. The local median household income is $81,841/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54937?

Rent in ZIP 54937 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 54937 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54937 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,588/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($81,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54937 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54937 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.7% of ZIP 54937 households are renters, while 72.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54937 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54937 compare to the rest of Fond du Lac?

ZIP 54937 is pricier than Fond du Lac as a whole. At $1,588/mo, it's $404 above the Fond du Lac citywide median of $1,184/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54937 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54937 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,588/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 54937's median household income ($81,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54937 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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