53228 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53228 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,162 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,163 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,375 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,378 |
| Median Home Value: | $239,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.2 sq miles
13.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9690, -88.0432 |
Population Information (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,162 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,168 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,994 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 716 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 867 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 712 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 732 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 751 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,052 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,849 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,849 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 896 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,358 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,629 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 856 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 895 | 5.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $239,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,209 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,378 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,143 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 235 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,635 | 50.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,508 | 49.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,384 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 279 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 284 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,402 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,365 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,089 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,662 | 23.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,303 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,163 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,760 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,000 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,375 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,791 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,525 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 266 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,911 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,334 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 917 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 265 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,576 | 82.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 420 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 516 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 719 | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 916 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 934 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,338 | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 597 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 582 | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 149 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53228 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 524 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 148 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 370 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 500 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 970 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,314 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,052 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,443 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 491 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 331 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53228 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,807 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 671 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 32 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 69 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 856 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53228 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 382 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,099 | 14.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 151 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 970 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 417 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 115 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 607 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 657 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,926 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 501 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 382 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 299 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 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 (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,577 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,769 | 77.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,222 | 34.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 424 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53228 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,851 | 67.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,771 | 38.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,259 | 31.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 139 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 91 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 565 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53228 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,297 | 44.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 460 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 342 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 558 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 729 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 473 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,519 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53228 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 330 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 732 | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,136 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,041 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,457 | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 913 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,092 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 235 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 410 | 5.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53228 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 231 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,143 | 15.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,594 | 35.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,521 | 34.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 817 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 72 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53228 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,116 | 71.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 29 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,757 | 24.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 30 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 140 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53228 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 669 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,682 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,874 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 918 | 12.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53228 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 103 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 231 | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 156 | 4.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 636 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,465 | 40.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 952 | 26.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 83 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,719 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $759 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,209 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.69 | 2.38 |
Households (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,143 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,609 | 36.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 927 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,543 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,484 | 34.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,392 | 19.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,579 | 36.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53228 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,903 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,238 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,714 | 46.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 215 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 632 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,111 | 35.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53228 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,071 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 285 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 187 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,280 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 597 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 722 | 23.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,396 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 767 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,001 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,880 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 57 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 689 | 36.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,134 | 60.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53228 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,932 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,076 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,617 | 77.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 438 | 21.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 156 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,116 | 93.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 259 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,046 | 403.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,046 | 403.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,046 | 403.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 233 | 90.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 256 | 98.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 10.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53228 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,446 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,058 | 90.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,388 | 9.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 679 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 287 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 276 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 146 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53228 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,143 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,237 | 87.3% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53228