Franklin, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53132
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,863
- 387/sq mi High-density area
- $109,850
- Median income Above-median income area
- $367,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Franklin pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 387
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53132 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53132 (Franklin, WI) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.8 in 2023 to 240.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53132 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 34,863 residents across 90.1 square miles, a density of 387 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53132 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,850 (41% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,411. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $367,500 (48% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 77.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,499.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milwaukee County, so 53132 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 53132
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklin, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53132.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
67 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53132, Franklin, 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
34,863
Population
90.1
Area (sq mi)
387
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53132?
42.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
8.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$109,850
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$52,411
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53132 ranks nationally
Franklin, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$109,850 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,165housing units
14,165
Total Housing Units
13,763
Occupied Units
402
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,500
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,499
Median Rent
1991
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53132 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 165 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 178 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 201 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 222 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 241 |
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 772 business establishments in ZIP 53132, employing approximately 14,643 people with a combined annual payroll of $832,846,000.
772
Businesses
14,643
Employees
$832.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 67 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.8% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53132 vs 53129 →
ZIP 53132 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53221
Milwaukee (53221)
37,701 residents
- 53132
Franklin (53132)
34,863 residents
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
34,451 residents
- 53219
Milwaukee (53219)
33,880 residents
- 53220
Milwaukee (53220)
26,303 residents
- 53150
Muskego (53150)
24,850 residents
- 53228 14,369
Milwaukee (53228)
14,369 residents
- 53129 13,973
Greendale (53129)
13,973 residents
- 53130 7,755
Hales Corners (53130)
7,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53132 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53132 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53132
Franklin (53132)
$109,850 median income
- 53150
Muskego (53150)
$109,276 median income
- 53126
Franksville (53126)
$101,206 median income
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
$96,555 median income
- 53129
Greendale (53129)
$95,012 median income
- 53130
Hales Corners (53130)
$87,008 median income
- 53108
Caledonia (53108)
$86,679 median income
- 53228
Milwaukee (53228)
$75,033 median income
- 53219
Milwaukee (53219)
$70,388 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53132 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53129 | Greendale, WI | 13,973 | 3.7 mi |
| 53130 | Hales Corners, WI | 7,755 | 4.3 mi |
| 53220 | Milwaukee, WI | 26,303 | 5.6 mi |
| 53126 | Franksville, WI | 6,431 | 6.8 mi |
| 53228 | Milwaukee, WI | 14,369 | 5.8 mi |
| 53154 | Oak Creek, WI | 34,451 | 5.6 mi |
| 53150 | Muskego, WI | 24,850 | 5.9 mi |
| 53219 | Milwaukee, WI | 33,880 | 7.7 mi |
| 53108 | Caledonia, WI | 3,329 | 5.6 mi |
| 53221 | Milwaukee, WI | 37,701 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53132, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,863 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53132 in?
ZIP code 53132 (Franklin) 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 53132?
ZIP code 53132 in Franklin, WI has a population of 34,863 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53132?
The median household income in ZIP 53132 is $109,850, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53132?
The median home value in ZIP 53132 is $367,500, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53132?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53132 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53132?
ZIP code 53132 has 772 business establishments employing approximately 14,643 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53132?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53132 are: Health care and social assistance (138), Retail trade (79), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53132?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53132 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 53132?
In ZIP code 53132, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 53132?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53132 is 23.4 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 53132?
In ZIP code 53132, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53132?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53132 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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