53208 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53208 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,660 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,348 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,286 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,907 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,300 |
| Land Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0440, -87.9681 |
Population Information (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,660 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,492 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,168 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,253 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,838 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,265 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,688 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,021 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,925 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,777 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,147 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,480 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,492 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,088 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 530 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 156 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $868 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,907 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,636 | 83.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,271 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,660 | 40.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,976 | 60.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,595 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 732 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,341 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,251 | 29.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,539 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,309 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,499 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,924 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,348 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,148 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,800 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,286 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,729 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,774 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 947 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,189 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,678 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,590 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 506 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,139 | 36.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,604 | 42.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 97 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,921 | 10.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,159 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,738 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,870 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,612 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,889 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 496 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 191 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53208 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,142 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,240 | 10.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,043 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,396 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,491 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,596 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,373 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,376 | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 578 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 401 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53208 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,385 | 65.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,364 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,121 | 8.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 334 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 312 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,107 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53208 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 72 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 395 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,722 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 221 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,203 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 618 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 460 | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 590 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,573 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,646 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,331 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 663 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 280 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.7% | 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 (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,255 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,136 | 54.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,728 | 46.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,319 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53208 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,889 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,465 | 21.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,266 | 10.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,203 | 10.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 499 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,425 | 29.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53208 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,225 | 30.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 296 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,563 | 32.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 766 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 567 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 892 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,532 | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 44 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53208 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 347 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 282 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 78 | 0.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 172 | 1.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 588 | 4.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 751 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,197 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,317 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9,141 | 65.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53208 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 901 | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,908 | 20.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,852 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,148 | 29.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,611 | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 487 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53208 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,769 | 84.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 135 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,496 | 12.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 122 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53208 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,651 | 22.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,956 | 42.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,934 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,095 | 9.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53208 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 309 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 787 | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 711 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 774 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,595 | 34.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 409 | 8.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 61 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,556 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $676 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $868 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,636 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,742 | 23.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,242 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,316 | 28.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,531 | 38.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,468 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,200 | 18.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53208 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,244 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,195 | 60.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,032 | 29.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 88 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 774 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,106 | 59.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53208 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,360 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 227 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 781 | 10.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,199 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,676 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,477 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,131 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 666 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,574 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,458 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 332 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,380 | 68.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 746 | 21.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53208 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,823 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,063 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,455 | 80.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 560 | 18.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 326 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,856 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 279 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,804 | 1005.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,804 | 1005.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,804 | 1005.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 128 | 45.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 602 | 215.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 610 | 218.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 16.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53208 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,407 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,950 | 82.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,457 | 17.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,531 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 352 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,038 | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 536 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53208 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,636 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,487 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53208