Oak Creek, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53154
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,451
- 467/sq mi High-density area
- $96,555
- Median income Above-median income area
- $331,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Creek pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 467
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53154 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 53154 (Oak Creek, WI) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.3 in 2023 to 240.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53154 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Creek, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 34,451 residents across 73.8 square miles, a density of 467 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53154 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,555 (24% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,445. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 1.3%. Median home value is $331,700 (33% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,452; 57.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, 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 53154 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 53154
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Creek, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53154.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
112 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 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 53154, Oak Creek, 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
34,451
Population
73.8
Area (sq mi)
467
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53154?
39.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
12.1%
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?
$96,555
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$48,445
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53154 ranks nationally
Oak Creek, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$96,555 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
16,183housing units
16,183
Total Housing Units
15,728
Occupied Units
455
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$331,700
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,452
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53154 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 166 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 178 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 199 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 220 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 240 |
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 897 business establishments in ZIP 53154, employing approximately 23,534 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,322,873,000.
897
Businesses
23,534
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 112 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 83 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 61 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.1% |
| Information | 9 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
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 53154 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53204
Milwaukee (53204)
42,355 residents
- 53221
Milwaukee (53221)
37,701 residents
- 53207
Milwaukee (53207)
35,149 residents
- 53132
Franklin (53132)
34,863 residents
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
34,451 residents
- 53402
Racine (53402)
33,174 residents
- 53172
South Milwaukee (53172)
21,156 residents
- 53110
Cudahy (53110)
18,320 residents
- 53129 13,973
Greendale (53129)
13,973 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53154 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53154 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
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
$96,555 median income
- 53129
Greendale (53129)
$95,012 median income
- 53108
Caledonia (53108)
$86,679 median income
- 53207
Milwaukee (53207)
$79,117 median income
- 53402
Racine (53402)
$75,751 median income
- 53172
South Milwaukee (53172)
$73,427 median income
- 53110
Cudahy (53110)
$66,719 median income
- 53221
Milwaukee (53221)
$63,265 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53154 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53172 | South Milwaukee, WI | 21,156 | 2.9 mi |
| 53207 | Milwaukee, WI | 35,149 | 6.3 mi |
| 53110 | Cudahy, WI | 18,320 | 4.9 mi |
| 53108 | Caledonia, WI | 3,329 | 4.8 mi |
| 53132 | Franklin, WI | 34,863 | 5.6 mi |
| 53221 | Milwaukee, WI | 37,701 | 5.5 mi |
| 53235 | Saint Francis, WI | 9,270 | 6.5 mi |
| 53129 | Greendale, WI | 13,973 | 6.4 mi |
| 53402 | Racine, WI | 33,174 | 6.9 mi |
| 53204 | Milwaukee, WI | 42,355 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53154, 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 (34,451 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 53154 in?
ZIP code 53154 (Oak Creek) 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 53154?
ZIP code 53154 in Oak Creek, WI has a population of 34,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53154?
The median household income in ZIP 53154 is $96,555, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53154?
The median home value in ZIP 53154 is $331,700, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53154?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53154 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53154?
ZIP code 53154 has 897 business establishments employing approximately 23,534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53154?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53154 are: Transportation and warehousing (112), Health care and social assistance (106), Retail trade (96). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53154?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53154 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 53154?
In ZIP code 53154, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% 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 53154?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53154 is 23.0 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 53154?
In ZIP code 53154, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53154?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53154 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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