53223 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53223 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,899 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,120 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,125 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,267 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,100 |
| Land Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1610, -87.9881 |
Population Information (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,899 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,706 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,193 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,076 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,098 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,227 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,951 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,371 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,738 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,217 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,279 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,963 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,660 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,281 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,542 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 496 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,022 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,267 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,229 | 92.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,038 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,143 | 50.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,086 | 49.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,176 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 538 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,092 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,690 | 29.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,551 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,763 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,499 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,043 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,120 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,892 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,475 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,125 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,612 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,740 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 845 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,680 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,197 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,988 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 545 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,967 | 31.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,128 | 55.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,576 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 469 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,754 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 870 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,112 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 409 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 351 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 320 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53223 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 584 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,026 | 8.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 879 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,322 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,400 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,432 | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,462 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,204 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 555 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 365 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53223 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,987 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 721 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 303 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 78 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 70 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,443 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53223 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 71 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 255 | 2.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,873 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 332 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,308 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,328 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 236 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 665 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,002 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,388 | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 972 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 758 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 552 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.8% | 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 (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,150 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,785 | 61.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,250 | 42.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,211 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53223 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,108 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,272 | 34.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,642 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,057 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 354 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,151 | 25.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53223 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,741 | 43.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,282 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 450 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 691 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,240 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 863 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,935 | 22.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 56 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53223 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 443 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 507 | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 849 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,542 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,475 | 26.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,061 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,254 | 24.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 578 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 558 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53223 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 124 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,399 | 18.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,040 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,543 | 41.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,089 | 8.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 72 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53223 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,014 | 73.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 164 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,915 | 23.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53223 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,609 | 13.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,199 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,825 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,596 | 13.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53223 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 346 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 752 | 12.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,438 | 23.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,435 | 23.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,653 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 511 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,455 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $682 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,022 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,229 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,252 | 34.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,275 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,443 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,954 | 40.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,772 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,861 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53223 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,142 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,417 | 43.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,332 | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 177 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,047 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,470 | 53.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53223 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,333 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 319 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 781 | 9.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,527 | 42.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,664 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,042 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,245 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,546 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,361 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,842 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 264 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,970 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,608 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53223 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,157 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,417 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,622 | 67.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 730 | 30.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 290 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,989 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 164 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,910 | 1164.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,910 | 1164.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,910 | 1164.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 255 | 155.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 590 | 359.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 536 | 326.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 5.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53223 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,823 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,998 | 89.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,825 | 10.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 511 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 754 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,022 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 538 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53223 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,229 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,038 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53223