53221 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53221 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,066 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,143 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,606 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,343 |
| Median Home Value: | $186,900 |
| Land Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9539, -87.9433 |
Population Information (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,066 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,998 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,068 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,629 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,816 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,330 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,182 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,792 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,536 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,126 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,118 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,645 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,612 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,691 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,756 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 833 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $186,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,029 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,343 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,500 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 843 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,377 | 56.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,123 | 43.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,317 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,633 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,965 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,804 | 32.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,660 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,327 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,780 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,148 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,143 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,894 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,350 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,606 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,158 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,238 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 851 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,790 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,503 | 85.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,876 | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 820 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,408 | 65.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,530 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 193 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,157 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,204 | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,574 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,844 | 15.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,546 | 24.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,125 | 15.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,432 | 6.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 892 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 810 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 484 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,309 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,024 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,372 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,381 | 20.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,253 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,288 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 872 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 707 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,808 | 77.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,744 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 290 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 181 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 432 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,314 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 115 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 776 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,667 | 19.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 364 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,780 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,844 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 189 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,165 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,771 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,918 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,319 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 752 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 578 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 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 (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,757 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,024 | 61.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,448 | 42.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,049 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,515 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,144 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,068 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 980 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 345 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,704 | 16.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,282 | 47.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,523 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,335 | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 842 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,263 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 691 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,968 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 427 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 240 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 835 | 4.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,023 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,500 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,800 | 21.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,778 | 21.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,419 | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,280 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,468 | 8.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 272 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,370 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,172 | 35.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,007 | 40.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,387 | 8.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 135 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,860 | 84.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 196 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,124 | 12.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 69 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 83 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 127 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,312 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,644 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,580 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,964 | 11.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 699 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 576 | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,552 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,353 | 25.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,159 | 33.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 888 | 9.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 140 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,573 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $672 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,029 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,500 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,761 | 41.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,030 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,283 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,382 | 32.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,778 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,758 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,004 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,513 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,162 | 47.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 493 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,719 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,151 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,662 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 239 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 839 | 9.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,166 | 48.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,869 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,549 | 17.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,894 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,919 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,806 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,950 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 335 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,532 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,083 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,884 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,863 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,164 | 81.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 660 | 17.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 203 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,915 | 81.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,210 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,151 | 591.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,151 | 591.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,151 | 591.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 521 | 43.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 785 | 64.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,528 | 208.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 1.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,437 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,456 | 67.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,981 | 32.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,649 | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,605 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,662 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,065 | 5.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,500 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,059 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53221