53219 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53219 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,223 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,332 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,424 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,615 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,000 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
13.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9952, -87.9937 |
Population Information (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,223 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,289 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,934 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,473 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,151 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,794 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,270 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,728 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,780 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,649 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,040 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,414 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,345 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,712 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,040 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 827 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $918 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,615 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,975 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 640 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,371 | 62.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,604 | 37.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,807 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 888 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,591 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,354 | 33.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,956 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,512 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,945 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,561 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53219 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,332 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,706 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,937 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,424 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,990 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,351 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 639 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,375 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,649 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,236 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 461 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,533 | 69.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,678 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 273 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,154 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,211 | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,364 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,353 | 18.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,537 | 27.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,604 | 18.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,485 | 7.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 422 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53219 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 655 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 607 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 962 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,260 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,066 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,680 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,669 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,756 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 846 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 474 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53219 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,408 | 78.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,660 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 368 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,277 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53219 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 94 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 977 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,925 | 15.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 501 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,718 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 886 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 254 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 987 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,915 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,273 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,082 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 951 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 788 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.2% | 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 (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,472 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,525 | 66.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,103 | 37.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,662 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53219 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,606 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,637 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,272 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 894 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 293 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,400 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53219 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,801 | 62.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 320 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,078 | 13.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,175 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 743 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 623 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 869 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53219 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 85 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 214 | 1.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 310 | 2.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 470 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,236 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,805 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,653 | 36.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,248 | 14.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,594 | 23.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53219 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 342 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,837 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,325 | 34.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,325 | 40.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,553 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 233 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53219 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,279 | 82.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 130 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,124 | 14.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 255 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 74 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53219 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,144 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,860 | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,763 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,208 | 14.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53219 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 165 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 271 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,847 | 19.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 4,308 | 46.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,424 | 25.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 279 | 3.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 50 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53219 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,458 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $645 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $918 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,975 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,641 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,114 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,214 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,420 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,057 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,380 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53219 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,312 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,274 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,973 | 41.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 318 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,689 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,251 | 36.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53219 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,254 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 196 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 718 | 9.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,044 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,772 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,524 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,332 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,571 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,134 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,342 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 135 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,245 | 51.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,962 | 45.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53219 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,935 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,890 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,782 | 71.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 743 | 19.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 260 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 365 | 9.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,977 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 865 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,246 | 375.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,246 | 375.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,246 | 375.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 369 | 42.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,924 | 222.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 0.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53219 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,750 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,737 | 78.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,013 | 21.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,580 | 17.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 375 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 908 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 150 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53219 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,975 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,906 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53219