ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 54952

Part of Menasha, WI

Pop. 27,312·Winnebago County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,430/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.7%

vs US Median

-$502

Reported rents

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ZIP 54952 · $1,430

More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Wisconsin

Rent in ZIP 54952 changed +8.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,196) is $1,730 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,660).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 54915, 3 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,208/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 54952. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,160/yr

At $1,430/mo median

Location

CityMenasha

StateWI

CountyWinnebago County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, -0.7% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 54952 covers Menasha, WI. The median rent here is $1,430/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($69,196/yr), ZIP 54952 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,430/mo in ZIP 54952. The local median household income is $69,196/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54952?

Rent in ZIP 54952 has risen 8.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 54952 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54952 is in the middle among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #52 of 103 at $1,430/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 54952 changed +8.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.