ZIP Code · WI

ZIP 54956

Part of Neenah, WI

Pop. 46,567·Winnebago County·69th most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin

Median rent (all units)

$1,299/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$633

Reported rents

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ZIP 54956 · $1,299

More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,000

1 BR

$1,010

2 BR

$1,310

3 BR

$1,760

4 BR+

$1,880

Research median

$1,310/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 54956 changed +4.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($85,869) is $2,147 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,880).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 54911, 10 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,135/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 54956. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,588/yr

At $1,299/mo median

Location

CityNeenah

StateWI

CountyWinnebago County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 54956 (Neenah, WI) is majority owner-occupied, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

46,567

Median income

$85,869

Median age

Renters

30.8%

Age distribution

22.8%

21.3%

26.9%

13.5%

15.5%

Under 1822.8%

18–3421.3%

35–5426.9%

55–6413.5%

65+15.5%

Gender

52.2%

47.8%

Male52.2%

Female47.8%

Race & ethnicity

88.7%

White88.7%

Black1.3%

Hispanic6%

Asian2.4%

Other1.7%

Education (25+)

26.2%

31.1%

38.4%

No HS diploma4.3%

HS diploma26.2%

Some college31.1%

Bachelor's+38.4%

Housing tenure

69.2%

30.8%

Owner69.2%

Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 54956 in Neenah, WI has changed in 5 years

Income

$71,601 → $85,869

up 19.9%

Population

46,109 → 46,567

up 1.0%

Renter share

31.2% → 30.8%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

33.7% → 38.4%

+4.7 pts

Median age

37.9 → 39

+1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $71,601 to $85,869 across the same window, up 19.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 54956 in Neenah, WI adding about 458 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.7% to 38.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 54956 covers Neenah, WI. The median rent here is $1,299/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($85,869/yr), ZIP 54956 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 54956?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,299/mo in ZIP 54956. The local median household income is $85,869/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 54956?

Rent in ZIP 54956 has risen 4.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 54956 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 54956 is one of the more affordable among Wisconsin ZIP codes for rent, ranking #69 of 103 at $1,299/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 54956 changed +4.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 71 Wisconsin ZIP codes Zillow tracks.