53204 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53204 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,203 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,623 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,485 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,703 |
| Median Home Value: | $93,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0186, -87.9261 |
Population Information (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,203 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,072 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,131 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,409 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,464 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,825 | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,667 | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,538 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,450 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,418 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,100 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,523 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,699 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,291 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 471 | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 348 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $93,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $891 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,703 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,391 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,312 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,500 | 26.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,891 | 73.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,300 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,166 | 18.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,642 | 16.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,028 | 31.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,311 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 881 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,198 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,074 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 65.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,623 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,031 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $41,204 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,485 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,361 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,236 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,111 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,457 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,568 | 89.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,025 | 6.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 635 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,186 | 33.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,060 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 424 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,311 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 10,343 | 26.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 9,879 | 25.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 19,273 | 49.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 27,041 | 69.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 19,935 | 50.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5,479 | 14.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 157 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,470 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53204 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,091 | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 986 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,640 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,886 | 14.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,247 | 16.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,739 | 20.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,127 | 8.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 901 | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 484 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 290 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53204 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,337 | 63.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,600 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 969 | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 715 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 396 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,088 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53204 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 226 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,290 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,008 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 270 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,542 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 567 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 104 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 733 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,456 | 15.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,518 | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,175 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 984 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 363 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,709 | 75.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,989 | 28.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,168 | 51.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,439 | 24.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53204 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,753 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,895 | 21.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 849 | 6.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,592 | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 542 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,125 | 38.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53204 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,241 | 28.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 335 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5,002 | 34.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,418 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 637 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 438 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,624 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53204 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 768 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 506 | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 283 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 210 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 725 | 4.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 500 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 834 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,154 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9,657 | 65.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53204 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,133 | 7.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,579 | 17.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,719 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,404 | 30.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,462 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 406 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53204 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,263 | 84.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 145 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,850 | 13.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 39 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53204 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,265 | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,095 | 45.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,479 | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,552 | 11.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53204 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 331 | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,528 | 43.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 641 | 18.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 498 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 202 | 5.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 186 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 95 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,135 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $891 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.38 |
Households (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,391 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,964 | 29.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,476 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,786 | 28.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,207 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,564 | 41.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,348 | 17.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.91 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53204 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,696 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,552 | 51.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,088 | 34.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 317 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,174 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,043 | 47.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53204 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,722 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 454 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,087 | 9.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,834 | 49.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,962 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,385 | 11.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,210 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 502 | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,148 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,715 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 547 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,965 | 62.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,203 | 25.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53204 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,482 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,207 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,065 | 72.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 713 | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 510 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 429 | 10.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,567 | 72.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,122 | 8.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,636 | 340.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,636 | 340.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,636 | 340.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 210 | 6.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 491 | 15.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9,408 | 301.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53204 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,794 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,948 | 33.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 23,846 | 66.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 22,248 | 62.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 455 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 728 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 415 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53204 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,391 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,943 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53204