53218 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53218 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,775 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,478 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,488 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,600 |
| Median Home Value: | $108,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1137, -87.9930 |
Population Information (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,775 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,739 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,036 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,623 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,894 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,115 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,680 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,976 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,959 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,771 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,681 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,393 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,015 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,440 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 782 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 446 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $108,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $990 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,600 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,403 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,197 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,987 | 41.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,416 | 58.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,487 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,233 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,781 | 11.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,746 | 41.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,376 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,989 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,775 | 7.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 587 | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53218 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,478 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,316 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,932 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,488 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,606 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,667 | 89.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,934 | 11.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,846 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,840 | 88.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,346 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 476 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,668 | 11.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30,105 | 72.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 208 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,647 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,324 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,794 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,559 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,907 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,484 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,221 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 42 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 160 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53218 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,574 | 10.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 920 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,778 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,873 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,237 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,867 | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,629 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,088 | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 207 | 1.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 230 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53218 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,733 | 74.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,135 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,020 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,133 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53218 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 77 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 371 | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,163 | 20.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 218 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,750 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,360 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 119 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 915 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 948 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,458 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,182 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 795 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 311 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.1% | 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 (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,882 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,664 | 39.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 25,169 | 60.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,863 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53218 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,160 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,140 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,945 | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,413 | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 678 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,511 | 38.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53218 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,730 | 56.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 547 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,095 | 19.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,594 | 10.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 748 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 296 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 515 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 75 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53218 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 363 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 264 | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 209 | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 522 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,598 | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,804 | 18.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6,155 | 39.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,964 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,656 | 10.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53218 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 243 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 875 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,471 | 35.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,023 | 45.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,763 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 225 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53218 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,511 | 86.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,561 | 10.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 166 | 1.2% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 97 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53218 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,473 | 17.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,631 | 46.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,690 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,609 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53218 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 402 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,196 | 36.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,064 | 34.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 755 | 12.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 344 | 5.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 34 | 0.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 192 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53218 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,216 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $516 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $990 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.02 | 2.38 |
Households (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,403 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,280 | 22.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,143 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,281 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,574 | 45.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,404 | 37.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,093 | 21.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.65 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53218 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,768 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,253 | 59.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,485 | 25.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 326 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,351 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,147 | 73.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53218 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,926 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 420 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,365 | 10.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,398 | 49.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,163 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,580 | 12.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,855 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 909 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,745 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,705 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 672 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,328 | 58.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,705 | 29.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53218 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,720 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,526 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,896 | 88.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 624 | 11.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 366 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,276 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 317 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,499 | 788.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,499 | 788.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,499 | 788.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 69 | 21.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 492 | 155.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 329 | 103.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53218 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,152 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,857 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,295 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,250 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 120 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,479 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 446 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53218 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,403 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,119 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53218