53216 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53216 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,030 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,733 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,537 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,885 |
| Median Home Value: | $113,100 |
| Land Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0863, -87.9763 |
Population Information (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,030 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,141 | 45.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,889 | 54.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,551 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,991 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,268 | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,527 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,145 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,753 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,815 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,643 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,817 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,656 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,525 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 821 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 518 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $113,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $950 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,885 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,304 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,581 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,553 | 45.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,751 | 54.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,548 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 849 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,920 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,082 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,015 | 27.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,584 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,799 | 9.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,299 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,733 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,402 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,273 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,537 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,451 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,618 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 833 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,139 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,520 | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,788 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 288 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,974 | 9.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25,613 | 82.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 899 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 448 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,048 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,074 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,721 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 618 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,011 | 3.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 74 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53216 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 975 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,023 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,579 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,575 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,119 | 17.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,105 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,124 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,234 | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 405 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 165 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53216 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,119 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,352 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 756 | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 191 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 97 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 863 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53216 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 351 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,649 | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 156 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,344 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,029 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 104 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 428 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,092 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,569 | 36.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 980 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 373 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 510 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.9% | 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 (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,213 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,540 | 50.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,700 | 53.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,806 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53216 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,285 | 75.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,660 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,963 | 16.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,395 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 286 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,150 | 33.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53216 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,273 | 52.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 568 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,830 | 27.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 875 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 585 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 177 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 544 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53216 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 268 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 121 | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 109 | 0.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 353 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 752 | 5.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,380 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,156 | 29.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,841 | 20.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,892 | 28.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53216 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 133 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,239 | 8.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,570 | 40.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,867 | 35.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,845 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 231 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53216 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,591 | 86.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 77 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,496 | 12.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 87 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53216 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,356 | 19.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,285 | 51.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,703 | 22.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 960 | 7.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53216 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 353 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,881 | 33.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,826 | 32.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,021 | 18.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 424 | 7.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 16 | 0.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 23 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,277 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $523 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $950 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,304 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,211 | 18.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 810 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,817 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,584 | 53.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,948 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,056 | 24.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.58 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53216 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,827 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,955 | 60.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,586 | 26.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 317 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 894 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,474 | 76.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53216 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,670 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 193 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 943 | 10.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,229 | 48.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,001 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,304 | 15.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,632 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 749 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,019 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,892 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 660 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,746 | 56.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,486 | 30.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53216 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,168 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,461 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,078 | 91.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 353 | 7.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 180 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 30 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,899 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 615 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,131 | 183.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,131 | 183.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,131 | 183.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 85 | 13.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 151 | 24.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 322 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53216 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,479 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,578 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,901 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,067 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 153 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 527 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 154 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53216 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,304 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,959 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
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