53211 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53211 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,775 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,783 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,116 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,407 |
| Median Home Value: | $391,700 |
| Land Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0831, -87.8833 |
Population Information (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,775 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,395 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,380 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,552 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,414 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,121 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,543 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,968 | 17.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,253 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,891 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,917 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,610 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,881 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,603 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,278 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 744 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $391,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,186 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,407 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,316 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,091 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,222 | 40.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,094 | 59.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,177 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 190 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 294 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,910 | 9.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,338 | 11.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 942 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,466 | 35.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,037 | 38.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 73.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53211 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,783 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,914 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $144,725 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,116 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,946 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,199 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 739 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,337 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,820 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,538 | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 794 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 47 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,754 | 82.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,381 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 102 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,003 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 443 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,092 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,077 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,489 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 690 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 278 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 486 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53211 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 909 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 810 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,143 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,153 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,517 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,235 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,562 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,407 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,385 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,195 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53211 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,985 | 59.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,293 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,304 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,048 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 391 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,962 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53211 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 208 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 491 | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,862 | 9.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 412 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,850 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 437 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 437 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,486 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,820 | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,614 | 32.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,283 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 798 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 501 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.6% | 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 (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,967 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,932 | 83.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,959 | 20.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,514 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53211 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,447 | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,334 | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,606 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 564 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 248 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 945 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53211 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,412 | 33.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 523 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,251 | 19.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,029 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 836 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,081 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,222 | 25.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 53 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53211 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 828 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 200 | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 309 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 906 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,118 | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,498 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,476 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,294 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8,770 | 53.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53211 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 487 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,979 | 24.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,829 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,069 | 24.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,071 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 972 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53211 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,411 | 74.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 262 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,140 | 20.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 174 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 161 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 125 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53211 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,833 | 12.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,945 | 45.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,266 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,272 | 8.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53211 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 132 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 31 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 181 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 330 | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,015 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,658 | 42.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,532 | 24.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 343 | 5.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53211 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,506 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,143 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,186 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,316 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,199 | 33.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,198 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,041 | 26.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,876 | 31.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,915 | 19.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,446 | 22.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53211 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,077 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,694 | 57.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,369 | 35.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 140 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 801 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,042 | 53.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53211 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,044 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 497 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 420 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,921 | 15.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,100 | 9.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,106 | 67.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,765 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,045 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,481 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,917 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 149 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,745 | 59.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,023 | 35.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53211 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,270 | 72.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,230 | 26.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,929 | 53.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,016 | 43.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,393 | 15.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 285 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53211 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,726 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 379 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,049 | 804.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,049 | 804.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,049 | 804.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,007 | 265.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 150 | 39.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 225 | 59.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 74 | 19.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53211 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,223 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,270 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,953 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 827 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,030 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 877 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 219 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53211 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,316 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,517 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53211