PlainZIP

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
$109,850
Median income
$367,500
Median home value
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $52,411. Local economic indicators show a 6.4% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $367,500 for a typical home value (48% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,499 a month; 77.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 53132 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Milwaukee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53132?

42.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.4%

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

What does housing look like?

14,165

Total Housing Units

13,763

Occupied Units

402

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$367,500

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53132 ranks #2 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 53132 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 53132 ranks the highest 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
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

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Related Areas

Milwaukee County Franklin, WI Wisconsin

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.

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