53217 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53217 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,132 |
| Median Household Income: | $124,338 |
| Per Capita Income: | $67,469 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,224 |
| Median Home Value: | $406,300 |
| Land Area: | 14.1 sq miles
36.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1582, -87.9132 |
Population Information (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,132 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,215 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,917 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,942 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,177 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,371 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,187 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,061 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,073 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,040 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,008 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,111 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,655 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,547 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,327 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 633 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $406,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,416 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,224 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,664 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 560 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,791 | 75.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,873 | 24.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,394 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 308 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 243 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,397 | 6.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,161 | 10.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,313 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,837 | 38.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,135 | 35.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 73.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $124,338 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $183,179 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $158,017 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $67,469 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,132 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,644 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 440 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,942 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,226 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,574 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 826 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,053 | 79.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,961 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,683 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 536 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,899 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,299 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,713 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 803 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 505 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 378 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 383 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 163 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 338 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 563 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 657 | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,513 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,115 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,023 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,636 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,273 | 28.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,583 | 65.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 771 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 182 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 224 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 152 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,479 | 23.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 545 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,966 | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 316 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,094 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 229 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 233 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,737 | 11.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,006 | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,642 | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 945 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 514 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 375 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,552 | 98.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,373 | 84.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,839 | 26.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 517 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,337 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,482 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,038 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 415 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 377 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,080 | 74.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 279 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 275 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 327 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 72 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 363 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,798 | 14.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 278 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 366 | 3.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 496 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 701 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,281 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,696 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,316 | 27.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,484 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,587 | 21.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 327 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 845 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,380 | 19.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,830 | 39.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,054 | 25.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 788 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,399 | 80.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 113 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,794 | 15.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 61 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 110 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 176 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 500 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,562 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,706 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,896 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 114 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 79 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 158 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 342 | 3.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,566 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,629 | 41.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,254 | 25.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 649 | 7.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,576 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,072 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,416 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,664 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,845 | 58.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,172 | 27.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,605 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,583 | 22.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,069 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,711 | 31.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,128 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,996 | 26.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,123 | 64.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 167 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 792 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,274 | 29.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,562 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 459 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 555 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,836 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,945 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,767 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,984 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 816 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,069 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,183 | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 135 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 851 | 39.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,197 | 54.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,142 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,683 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,486 | 55.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 967 | 36.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 491 | 18.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 230 | 8.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,283 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 466 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,849 | 611.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,849 | 611.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,849 | 611.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 759 | 162.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 154 | 33.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 279 | 59.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 63 | 13.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,190 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,908 | 88.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,282 | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 852 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,139 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 992 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 299 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,664 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,266 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
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