53226 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53226 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,595 |
| Median Household Income: | $87,018 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,319 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,771 |
| Median Home Value: | $286,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0506, -88.0432 |
Population Information (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,595 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,641 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,954 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 905 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 860 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 868 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,547 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,498 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,740 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,702 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,123 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 999 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 911 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,753 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 958 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 731 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $286,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,310 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,771 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,151 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 620 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,910 | 60.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,241 | 39.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,917 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 119 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 189 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,919 | 14.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,963 | 15.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 982 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,616 | 35.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,129 | 24.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $87,018 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,393 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $125,407 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,319 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,127 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,939 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 183 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,561 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,372 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,246 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 315 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,152 | 81.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,111 | 6.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 213 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,074 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 168 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 877 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 398 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 806 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 557 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 81 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 162 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 212 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 180 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 543 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 557 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 635 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,522 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 999 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,523 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 856 | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,124 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,381 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 592 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 49 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 405 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 112 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,332 | 13.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 58 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 267 | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,163 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 268 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 814 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 365 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 144 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 924 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,161 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,386 | 34.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 724 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 288 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 377 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,884 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,400 | 82.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,665 | 25.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 558 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,057 | 74.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,625 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,000 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 86 | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 283 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,858 | 55.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 341 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 577 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 509 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 350 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 318 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,818 | 20.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 844 | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 167 | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 188 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 335 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,095 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,109 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,672 | 30.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,208 | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,130 | 12.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 268 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,187 | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,555 | 29.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,577 | 40.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,019 | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 165 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,086 | 74.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 92 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,788 | 21.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 74 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 83 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 557 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,264 | 40.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,345 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 985 | 12.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 17 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 98 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 330 | 6.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,319 | 47.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,671 | 34.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 445 | 9.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,932 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $758 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,310 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,151 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,309 | 40.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,494 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,706 | 20.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,556 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,143 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,547 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,204 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,845 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,553 | 49.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 132 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 599 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,298 | 45.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,102 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 220 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 307 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,273 | 25.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,142 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,160 | 42.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,169 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 736 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,442 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,561 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 27 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 559 | 35.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 975 | 62.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,273 | 82.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,190 | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,799 | 56.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,355 | 42.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 787 | 24.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,324 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 89 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,271 | 1428.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,271 | 1428.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,271 | 1428.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 333 | 374.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 45 | 50.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 10.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 78 | 87.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 82 | 92.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,690 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,100 | 91.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,590 | 9.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 405 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 590 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 516 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 79 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,151 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,534 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53226