53233 ZIP Code
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53233 |
| City/Town: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,818 |
| Median Household Income: | $17,746 |
| Per Capita Income: | $9,075 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,596 |
| Median Home Value: | $88,700 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0369, -87.9335 |
Population Information (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,818 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,873 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,945 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 348 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 281 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 279 | 2.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,033 | 21.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,615 | 33.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,489 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 919 | 6.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 690 | 5.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 292 | 2.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 416 | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 253 | 1.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 157 | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 46 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $88,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $835 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,596 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,506 | 80.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,090 | 19.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 146 | 3.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,360 | 96.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,262 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 178 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 952 | 18.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,798 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,104 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 239 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 517 | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 474 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53233 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $17,746 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $27,475 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $22,068 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $9,075 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,027 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,681 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 346 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,883 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,056 | 89.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 473 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 152 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,006 | 50.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,430 | 32.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 837 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 627 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 846 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 960 | 6.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,623 | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 919 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 368 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 305 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53233 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,308 | 29.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 760 | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 807 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 468 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 459 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 289 | 6.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 210 | 4.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 186 | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53233 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,189 | 38.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 390 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 526 | 9.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,772 | 31.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 84 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 465 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53233 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 140 | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 630 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 59 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 598 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 144 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 152 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 480 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,094 | 36.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 917 | 16.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 290 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 56 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 62.3% | 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 (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,410 | 82.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,321 | 60.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,680 | 26.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 964 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53233 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,224 | 71.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 409 | 9.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 226 | 5.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 395 | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 221 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,210 | 26.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53233 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 273 | 4.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 81 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 302 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 195 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 326 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 831 | 14.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,584 | 64.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53233 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 397 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 237 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 329 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 308 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 665 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 882 | 15.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 398 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 370 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,977 | 35.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53233 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,367 | 24.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,086 | 37.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 927 | 16.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 891 | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 248 | 4.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 77 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53233 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,849 | 63.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 61 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,493 | 33.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.4% | 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: | 59 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53233 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,833 | 40.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,071 | 46.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 485 | 10.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 117 | 2.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53233 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 20 | 13.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 60 | 41.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 13 | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 8 | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 45 | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53233 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | -- / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $740 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $835 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.85 | 2.38 |
Households (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,506 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 215 | 4.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 101 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,868 | 41.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,148 | 47.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 486 | 10.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 307 | 6.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53233 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,372 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,511 | 86.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 287 | 4.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 50 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 496 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,868 | 92.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53233 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,545 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 337 | 4.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 237 | 3.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,898 | 91.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,872 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 139 | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,374 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,300 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 57 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,019 | 78.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 224 | 17.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53233 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,092 | 51.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,620 | 47.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,450 | 52.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,967 | 44.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,695 | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 203 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53233 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,566 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 246 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,252 | 508.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,252 | 508.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,252 | 508.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 76 | 30.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 452 | 183.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 196 | 79.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 39 | 15.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53233 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,470 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,335 | 84.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,135 | 15.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 797 | 5.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 521 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 462 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 355 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53233 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,506 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,958 | 87.8% | 89.4% |
Milwaukee, WI53233