53220 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53220 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,931 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,421 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,546 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,537 |
| Median Home Value: | $205,200 |
| Land Area: | 5.6 sq miles
14.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9652, -87.9913 |
Population Information (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,931 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,950 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,981 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,713 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,432 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,417 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,278 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,322 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,097 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,965 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,169 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,135 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,303 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,153 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,396 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 551 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $205,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,014 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,537 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,958 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 579 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,868 | 57.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,090 | 42.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,769 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 624 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 876 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,453 | 37.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,916 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,880 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,706 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,314 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53220 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,421 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,329 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,238 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,546 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,893 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,373 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 520 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,208 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,614 | 87.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,341 | 9.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 412 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,491 | 68.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,293 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 153 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,736 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,485 | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,765 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,559 | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,887 | 21.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,508 | 13.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,767 | 6.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 587 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53220 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 425 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 380 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 749 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 618 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,437 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,962 | 24.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,959 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,485 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 495 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 448 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53220 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,867 | 82.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 972 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 104 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 247 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,054 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53220 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 676 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,110 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 248 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,598 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,293 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 186 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,016 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,630 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,334 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,136 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 623 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 497 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53220 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 (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,985 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,190 | 71.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,634 | 35.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,636 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53220 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,054 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,069 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,066 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 546 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 127 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,371 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53220 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,337 | 50.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 561 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 729 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 775 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,896 | 15.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 956 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,266 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53220 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 40 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 451 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 662 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,144 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,507 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,768 | 22.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,687 | 29.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 767 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 499 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53220 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 93 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,913 | 15.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,189 | 33.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,412 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 859 | 6.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 71 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53220 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,902 | 74.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 61 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,443 | 20.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 101 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 295 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 116 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53220 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 421 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,882 | 40.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,240 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,415 | 11.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53220 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 98 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 226 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 802 | 11.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,090 | 30.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,017 | 43.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 618 | 9.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53220 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,588 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $671 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,014 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,958 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,290 | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,697 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,593 | 21.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,922 | 32.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,109 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,782 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53220 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,769 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,687 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,646 | 43.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 325 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,064 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,145 | 38.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53220 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,394 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 260 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 532 | 9.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,363 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 883 | 16.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,356 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,660 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,330 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,621 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,028 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 326 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,553 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,149 | 37.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53220 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,550 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,069 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,253 | 73.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 743 | 24.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 198 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,619 | 87.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,306 | 4.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,312 | 253.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,312 | 253.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,312 | 253.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 592 | 45.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 319 | 24.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,163 | 89.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53220 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,218 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,565 | 77.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,653 | 22.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,255 | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,399 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 830 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 169 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53220 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,958 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,275 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53220