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ZIP 54952

Part of Menasha, WI
Pop. 27,312·Winnebago County·92nd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$1,130/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$835
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 54952 · $1,130
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,150/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
$13,560/yr
At $1,130/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyWinnebago County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54952 (Menasha, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,312
Median income
$69,196
Median age
38.6
Renters
33.6%
Age distribution
23.3%
21.5%
25.2%
14.2%
15.8%
Under 1823.3%
18–3421.5%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.2%
65+15.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Black2.3%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian2.6%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
29%
36.7%
27.1%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma29%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
66.4%
33.6%
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54952 in Menasha, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,172 → $69,196
up 16.9%
Population
27,186 → 27,312
up 0.5%
Renter share
34.4% → 33.6%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.5% → 27.1%
+2.6 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,172 in 2021 to $69,196 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.5% to 27.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 54952 covers Menasha, WI. The median rent here is $1,130/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($69,196/yr), ZIP 54952 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 54952?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 54952 (Menasha, WI) is $1,130. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 54952 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 54952's median rent of $1,130/mo is $835 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 54952 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54952 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #92 out of 107 ZIPs at $1,130/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54952?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,130/mo in ZIP 54952. The local median household income is $69,196/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54952?

Rent in ZIP 54952 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 54952 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 54952 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,130/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($69,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 54952 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 54952 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.6% of ZIP 54952 households are renters, while 66.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 54952 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 54952 compare to the rest of Menasha?

ZIP 54952 is more affordable than Menasha overall. At $1,130/mo, it's $41 below the Menasha citywide median of $1,171/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 54952 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 54952 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,130/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 54952's median household income ($69,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 54952 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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