53215 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53215 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 59,400 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,091 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,959 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,448 |
| Median Home Value: | $132,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9993, -87.9430 |
Population Information (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 59,400 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,331 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,069 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,591 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,095 | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,906 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,276 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,721 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,751 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,831 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,949 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,131 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,845 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,117 | 5.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,403 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 784 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $132,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $888 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,448 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,549 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,899 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,272 | 47.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,277 | 52.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,811 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,827 | 16.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,055 | 14.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,716 | 33.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,713 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,351 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,818 | 8.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,331 | 3.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 68.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,091 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,791 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,596 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,959 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,945 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,664 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,281 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,710 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,227 | 90.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,725 | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 677 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,644 | 38.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,618 | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 779 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,672 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13,812 | 23.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 15,871 | 26.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 28,391 | 47.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 40,505 | 68.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 29,475 | 49.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8,132 | 13.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 135 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,763 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53215 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,282 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,450 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,893 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,344 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,907 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,165 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,324 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,027 | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 672 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 485 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53215 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,315 | 68.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 4,635 | 17.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,038 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 811 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 149 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,380 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53215 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 226 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,066 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,839 | 21.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 540 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,116 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,341 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 252 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 757 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,009 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,605 | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,146 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,248 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 519 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.0% | 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 (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,404 | 81.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,146 | 40.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 28,224 | 47.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 10,874 | 18.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53215 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,000 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,117 | 21.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,519 | 12.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,149 | 11.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 483 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,383 | 32.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53215 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,775 | 40.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 981 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 7,754 | 36.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,304 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 454 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 414 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,671 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 95 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53215 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 236 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 341 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 409 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 424 | 2.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,332 | 6.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 912 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,919 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,537 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 12,325 | 57.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53215 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 423 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,066 | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,676 | 35.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,502 | 30.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,980 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 801 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53215 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 16,996 | 86.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 232 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,962 | 10.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 181 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 100 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53215 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,606 | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,804 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,624 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,515 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53215 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 341 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,011 | 21.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,340 | 36.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,339 | 25.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 957 | 10.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 129 | 1.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 123 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,351 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $574 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $888 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,549 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,356 | 37.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,004 | 20.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,363 | 22.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,184 | 31.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,021 | 41.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,984 | 20.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53215 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,689 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,304 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,737 | 38.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 408 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,787 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,523 | 42.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53215 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,132 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 229 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,765 | 9.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,770 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,767 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,601 | 14.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,588 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,164 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,278 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,443 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 862 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,458 | 59.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,123 | 28.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53215 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 54,615 | 91.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,446 | 7.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,145 | 70.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 775 | 17.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 444 | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 526 | 11.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,677 | 71.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,536 | 6.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 16,723 | 472.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 16,723 | 472.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 16,723 | 472.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 152 | 4.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 162 | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 14,370 | 406.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53215 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 55,809 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,713 | 37.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 35,096 | 62.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 32,184 | 57.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,001 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,797 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 114 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53215 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,549 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,987 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
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