53212 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53212 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,292 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,803 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,531 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,503 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0739, -87.9086 |
Population Information (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,292 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,680 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,612 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,937 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,721 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,250 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,006 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,359 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,113 | 20.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,042 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,866 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,464 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,417 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,236 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 744 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 137 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $985 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,503 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,327 | 86.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,176 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,432 | 33.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,895 | 66.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,019 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 373 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,633 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,870 | 25.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,141 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,239 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,258 | 22.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,505 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,803 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,769 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,859 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,531 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,235 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,042 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,186 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,816 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,739 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,615 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 671 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,729 | 36.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,746 | 50.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 234 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 264 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,015 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,301 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,896 | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,205 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,128 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,744 | 6.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 314 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53212 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,123 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,129 | 8.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,515 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,825 | 13.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,981 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,116 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,233 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,518 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 434 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 453 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53212 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,815 | 62.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,072 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,204 | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 616 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 454 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,495 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53212 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 757 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,635 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 77 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,408 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 789 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 250 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 596 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,006 | 14.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,869 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,437 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 688 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 449 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.6% | 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 (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,889 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,273 | 52.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,908 | 47.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,256 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53212 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,083 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,082 | 23.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,467 | 11.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,436 | 10.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 667 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,036 | 30.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53212 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,150 | 26.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 574 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5,138 | 33.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,600 | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 573 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 494 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,900 | 18.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 74 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53212 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 54 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 784 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 817 | 5.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 643 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 328 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 826 | 5.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 905 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,288 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,376 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8,482 | 54.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53212 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 542 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,195 | 20.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,894 | 38.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,667 | 23.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,763 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 442 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53212 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,774 | 80.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 163 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,266 | 17.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 62 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53212 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,733 | 20.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,984 | 52.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,029 | 22.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 581 | 4.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53212 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 316 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 746 | 16.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 544 | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 873 | 19.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,437 | 32.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 423 | 9.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 91 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,476 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $629 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $985 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,327 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,156 | 16.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 577 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,093 | 30.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,826 | 43.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,143 | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,530 | 19.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53212 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,745 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,836 | 66.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,517 | 21.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 344 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 910 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,240 | 61.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53212 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,385 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 274 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 746 | 10.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,980 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,463 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,922 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,319 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 790 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,145 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,470 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 411 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,691 | 60.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,368 | 30.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53212 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,840 | 81.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,023 | 17.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,680 | 73.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,274 | 25.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 578 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 69 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,677 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 691 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 615 | 89.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 615 | 89.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 615 | 89.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 141 | 20.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 92 | 13.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 222 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53212 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,355 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,219 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,136 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,636 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 290 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 96 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 114 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53212 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,327 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,877 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53212