PlainZIP

Cudahy, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53110

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,320
1,486/sq mi
$66,719
Median income
$216,500
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cudahy pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,486
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53110 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53110 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cudahy, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, home to 18,320 residents across 12.3 square miles, a density of 1,486 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53110 reports a modest median household income of $66,719 (15% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,037. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $216,500 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,028 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53110, plus 6 more within Milwaukee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 53110

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cudahy, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53110.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53110, Cudahy, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,320

Population

12.3

Area (sq mi)

1,486

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53110?

42.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,719

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$38,037

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53110 ranks nationally

Cudahy, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,719 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,834

Total Housing Units

8,475

Occupied Units

359

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$216,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,028

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53110 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 157
2021 +11.2% 175
2022 +14.5% 200
2023 +10.1% 220
2024 +7.0% 235

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 328 business establishments in ZIP 53110, employing approximately 7,967 people with a combined annual payroll of $498,793,000.

328

Businesses

7,967

Employees

$498.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 41 12.5%
Manufacturing 40 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 40 12.2%
Retail trade 35 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 32 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 31 9.4%
Construction 20 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.6%
Wholesale trade 14 4.3%
Finance and insurance 12 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53110 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53110 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53110 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53110 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53235 Saint Francis, WI 9,270 1.8 mi
53172 South Milwaukee, WI 21,156 2.4 mi
53207 Milwaukee, WI 35,149 2.6 mi
53221 Milwaukee, WI 37,701 4.1 mi
53154 Oak Creek, WI 34,451 4.9 mi
53202 Milwaukee, WI 23,386 7.0 mi
53204 Milwaukee, WI 42,355 5.8 mi
53215 Milwaukee, WI 60,953 5.5 mi
53203 Milwaukee, WI 938 6.9 mi
53129 Greendale, WI 13,973 6.9 mi

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Pop: 46,917
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Pop: 42,355
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Pop: 40,625
53221 standard
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Pop: 37,701
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Pop: 35,406

Related Areas

Milwaukee County Cudahy, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53110 in? ▼
ZIP code 53110 (Cudahy) is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Milwaukee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/milwaukee-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53110? ▼
ZIP code 53110 in Cudahy, WI has a population of 18,320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53110? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53110 is $66,719, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53110? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53110 is $216,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53110? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53110 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53110? ▼
ZIP code 53110 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 7,967 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53110? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53110 are: Transportation and warehousing (41), Manufacturing (40), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53110? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53110 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53110? ▼
In ZIP code 53110, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53110? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53110 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53110? ▼
In ZIP code 53110, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53110? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53110 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.