53227 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53227 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,263 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,533 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,585 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,452 |
| Median Home Value: | $196,100 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9958, -88.0420 |
Population Information (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,263 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,552 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,711 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,329 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,219 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,208 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,148 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,159 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,385 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,510 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,094 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,580 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,521 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,549 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,041 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 520 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $196,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $999 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,452 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,705 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 747 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,083 | 47.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,622 | 52.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,200 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 435 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 605 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,042 | 29.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,230 | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,881 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,496 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,511 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,533 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,037 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,522 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,585 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,664 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,337 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 327 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,529 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,318 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,519 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 500 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,670 | 76.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,268 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 291 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 935 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 984 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,115 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,522 | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,840 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,546 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 637 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 82 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 575 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53227 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 538 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 621 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 776 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 833 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,209 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,929 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,750 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,787 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 796 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 466 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53227 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,752 | 79.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 987 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 371 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 130 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 107 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 899 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53227 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 622 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,899 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 365 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,490 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 516 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 167 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 732 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,627 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,997 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 968 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 442 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 507 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 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 (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,028 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,014 | 73.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,633 | 32.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 958 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53227 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,033 | 75.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,089 | 28.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,204 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 613 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 259 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,759 | 16.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53227 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,159 | 45.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 349 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 806 | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 824 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 746 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 735 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,829 | 24.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53227 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 59 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 300 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,042 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 948 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,496 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,228 | 19.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,086 | 26.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,012 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,257 | 11.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53227 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 253 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,319 | 20.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,579 | 31.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,403 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 774 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 124 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53227 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,099 | 75.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 55 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,358 | 22.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 80 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53227 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,281 | 12.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,143 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,100 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,181 | 11.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53227 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 69 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 144 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 698 | 13.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,778 | 35.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,837 | 36.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 496 | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 49 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,591 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $683 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $999 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,705 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,866 | 36.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,400 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,404 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,345 | 31.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,437 | 22.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,030 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53227 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,221 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,842 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,223 | 45.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 232 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 915 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,960 | 42.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53227 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,724 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 186 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 267 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,730 | 36.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,173 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,368 | 29.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,720 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,240 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,986 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,977 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 264 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,561 | 52.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,152 | 38.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53227 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,869 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,014 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,335 | 77.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 662 | 22.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 287 | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,135 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 352 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,128 | 320.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,128 | 320.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,128 | 320.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 169 | 48.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 88 | 25.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 379 | 107.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53227 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,934 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,322 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,612 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,398 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 472 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 624 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 118 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53227 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,705 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,686 | 90.5% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53227