53214 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53214 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,892 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,050 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,717 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,191 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,900 |
| Land Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0203, -88.0129 |
Population Information (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,892 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,702 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,190 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,129 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,146 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,970 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,378 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,466 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,767 | 19.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,755 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,069 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,024 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,793 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,718 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 848 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 829 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $947 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,191 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,016 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,175 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,277 | 51.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,739 | 48.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,803 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 525 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,199 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,541 | 37.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,625 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,429 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,753 | 18.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,731 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,050 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,966 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,229 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,717 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,986 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,024 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 954 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,382 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,755 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,589 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 669 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,885 | 74.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,884 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 299 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 838 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,849 | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,122 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,311 | 9.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,196 | 17.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,370 | 12.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,253 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 95 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 478 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53214 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 984 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 796 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 950 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,361 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,709 | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,395 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,328 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,604 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 612 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 277 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53214 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,766 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,242 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 674 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 456 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 191 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,335 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53214 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 99 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 998 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,283 | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 709 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,916 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,412 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 293 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,038 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,702 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,976 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,367 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 777 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 454 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 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 (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,776 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,992 | 65.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,401 | 35.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,856 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53214 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,149 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,406 | 27.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,266 | 20.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,088 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 351 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,408 | 15.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53214 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,032 | 46.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 302 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,957 | 23.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 526 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 920 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 390 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,568 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 496 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53214 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 228 | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 608 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 885 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 791 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,770 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,685 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,356 | 19.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,946 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,915 | 34.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53214 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 705 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,978 | 17.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,008 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,572 | 32.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,518 | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 410 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53214 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,583 | 78.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 312 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,485 | 15.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 139 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 173 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 307 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53214 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,725 | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,147 | 44.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,218 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,926 | 12.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53214 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 546 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 435 | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,114 | 25.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,074 | 37.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,868 | 22.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 152 | 1.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 50 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,427 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $627 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $947 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,016 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,653 | 29.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,491 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,468 | 27.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,301 | 33.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,381 | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,059 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53214 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,763 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,796 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,147 | 34.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 570 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,027 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,762 | 32.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53214 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,899 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 216 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 532 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,085 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,321 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,745 | 25.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,813 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,184 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,632 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,671 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 384 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,274 | 57.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,013 | 35.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53214 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,397 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,114 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,813 | 74.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,202 | 23.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 410 | 8.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 99 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,467 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 492 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,425 | 492.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,425 | 492.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,425 | 492.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 289 | 58.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 113 | 23.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,370 | 278.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 53 | 10.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53214 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,763 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,069 | 85.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,694 | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,520 | 10.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 548 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 549 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 77 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53214 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,016 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,447 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53214