53222 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 26, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 53222 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,467 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,283 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,822 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,692 |
| Median Home Value: | $185,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0814, -88.0350 |
Population Information (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,467 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,505 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,962 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,952 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,355 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,559 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,284 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,616 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,284 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,890 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,945 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,756 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,395 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,186 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 851 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 394 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $185,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $991 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,692 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,693 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 999 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,115 | 66.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,578 | 33.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,701 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 148 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 567 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,330 | 19.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,056 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,553 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,639 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,408 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53222 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,283 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,609 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,308 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,822 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,947 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,571 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 364 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,492 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,363 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,643 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 537 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,388 | 54.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,863 | 32.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 476 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 394 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,269 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,031 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,598 | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 710 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 560 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 312 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53222 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 471 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 197 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 782 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 837 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 980 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,302 | 21.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,573 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,172 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 836 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 543 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53222 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,283 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,143 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 311 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 87 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,550 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53222 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 400 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,706 | 12.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 348 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,175 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 882 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 215 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,095 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,424 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,394 | 32.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 815 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 777 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 320 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 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 (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,254 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,831 | 72.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,777 | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,115 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53222 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,852 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,902 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,060 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 468 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 193 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,117 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53222 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,466 | 63.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 247 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,389 | 11.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 975 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 773 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 137 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 686 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53222 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 170 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 48 | 0.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 163 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 379 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,093 | 9.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,863 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6,045 | 51.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,296 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 628 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53222 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 157 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,127 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,693 | 31.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,271 | 45.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,340 | 11.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 104 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53222 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,679 | 81.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 66 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,682 | 15.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 137 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 103 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53222 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 677 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,765 | 44.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,164 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,087 | 10.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53222 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 80 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 496 | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,319 | 18.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,341 | 32.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,130 | 29.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 628 | 8.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 95 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53222 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,524 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $640 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $991 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,693 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,846 | 36.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,498 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,444 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,658 | 34.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,974 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,613 | 24.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53222 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,203 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,872 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,938 | 42.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 245 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 968 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,419 | 48.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53222 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,764 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 390 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 577 | 10.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,244 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,177 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,376 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,839 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 960 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,369 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,569 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 356 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,195 | 46.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,018 | 39.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53222 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,221 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,829 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,883 | 66.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 934 | 33.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 400 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,267 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 171 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,200 | 701.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,200 | 701.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,200 | 701.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 317 | 185.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 252 | 147.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 308 | 180.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53222 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,515 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,901 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,614 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 591 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 567 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 267 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 189 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53222 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,693 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,118 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
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