53209 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53209 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,441 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,436 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,956 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,847 |
| Median Home Value: | $123,200 |
| Land Area: | 10.9 sq miles
28.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1278, -87.9494 |
Population Information (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,441 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,325 | 45.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,116 | 54.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,155 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,069 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,467 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,829 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,898 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,264 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,745 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,193 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,537 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,484 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,214 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,602 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 984 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $123,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $952 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,847 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,443 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,404 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,215 | 42.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,228 | 57.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,023 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 865 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,593 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,896 | 33.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,965 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,970 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,768 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,966 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,436 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,890 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,214 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,956 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,312 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,672 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,640 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,852 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,144 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,537 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 957 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,187 | 24.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30,993 | 66.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 177 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 959 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 935 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,190 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,512 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,864 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 813 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 866 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 111 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 74 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,839 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,939 | 10.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,358 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,173 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,444 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,608 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,838 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,981 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 625 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 638 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,298 | 71.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,012 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,394 | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 58 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 237 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,130 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 124 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 514 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,652 | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 299 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,876 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,152 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 299 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 978 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,114 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,649 | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,460 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 560 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 995 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.0% | 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 (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,013 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,977 | 47.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 25,232 | 54.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,145 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,609 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,609 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,985 | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,764 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 481 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,845 | 35.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,082 | 50.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 849 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,629 | 16.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,426 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,183 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,207 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,461 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 310 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 609 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 874 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 877 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,323 | 10.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,499 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,504 | 25.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,206 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,645 | 25.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 337 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,335 | 15.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,110 | 37.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,313 | 33.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,340 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 412 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 15,801 | 81.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 260 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,780 | 14.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 344 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 240 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,916 | 20.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,956 | 46.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,438 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,133 | 5.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 761 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,511 | 30.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,442 | 17.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,074 | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,483 | 18.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 805 | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 103 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,361 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $597 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $952 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,443 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,021 | 25.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,639 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,332 | 22.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,973 | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,298 | 32.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,938 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,227 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,084 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,815 | 35.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 456 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,690 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,877 | 60.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,945 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 476 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 756 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,321 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,623 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,769 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,985 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,283 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,158 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,700 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 644 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,111 | 53.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,945 | 38.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,595 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,246 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,165 | 82.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,028 | 16.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 345 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,355 | 95.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 588 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,086 | 354.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,086 | 354.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,086 | 354.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 399 | 67.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 478 | 81.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 358 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 7.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,286 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,580 | 91.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,706 | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,681 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 627 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 687 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 711 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53209 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,443 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,079 | 87.8% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53209