Milwaukee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53202
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,386
- 4,278/sq mi High-density area
- $71,034
- Median income Near-median income area
- $340,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milwaukee pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,278
- people per sq mi
- 21%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 23,386 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 4,278 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53202 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,034 (9% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,952. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $340,800 (37% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), with only 21.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,259.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milwaukee County, so 53202 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 53202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53202.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
447 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
286 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
230 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 159
Other services (except public administration)
159 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 136
Real estate and rental and leasing
136 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 53202, Milwaukee, 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
23,386
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
4,278
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53202?
32.5
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
9.8%
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?
$71,034
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$66,952
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53202 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Milwaukee, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,034 38th percentile higher than 38% of 755 Wisconsin 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
18,957housing units
18,957
Total Housing Units
16,850
Occupied Units
2,107
Vacant Units
1.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,800
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,259
Median Rent
1967
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
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53202 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.9% | 174 |
| 2020 | -1.6% | 172 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 185 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 215 |
| 2024 | – | 219 |
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 1,850 business establishments in ZIP 53202, employing approximately 51,757 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,721,445,000.
1,850
Businesses
51,757
Employees
$6.7B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 447 | 24.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 286 | 15.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 230 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 159 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 136 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 105 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 88 | 4.8% |
| Information | 57 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 52 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 38 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 25 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 24 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.1% |
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 53202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53215
Milwaukee (53215)
60,953 residents
- 53204
Milwaukee (53204)
42,355 residents
- 53211
Milwaukee (53211)
35,406 residents
- 53207
Milwaukee (53207)
35,149 residents
- 53208
Milwaukee (53208)
31,133 residents
- 53212
Milwaukee (53212)
30,416 residents
- 53206
Milwaukee (53206)
28,210 residents
- 53202 23,386
Milwaukee (53202)
23,386 residents
- 53233 16,453
Milwaukee (53233)
16,453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53202 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53203
Milwaukee (53203)
$86,159 median income
- 53207
Milwaukee (53207)
$79,117 median income
- 53211
Milwaukee (53211)
$75,256 median income
- 53202
Milwaukee (53202)
$71,034 median income
- 53215
Milwaukee (53215)
$54,289 median income
- 53208
Milwaukee (53208)
$52,690 median income
- 53212
Milwaukee (53212)
$47,298 median income
- 53204
Milwaukee (53204)
$45,934 median income
- 53205 $31,529
Milwaukee (53205)
$31,529 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53202 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53203 | Milwaukee, WI | 938 | 1.0 mi |
| 53212 | Milwaukee, WI | 30,416 | 2.1 mi |
| 53233 | Milwaukee, WI | 16,453 | 1.9 mi |
| 53205 | Milwaukee, WI | 10,050 | 1.9 mi |
| 53211 | Milwaukee, WI | 35,406 | 2.7 mi |
| 53204 | Milwaukee, WI | 42,355 | 2.3 mi |
| 53206 | Milwaukee, WI | 28,210 | 2.7 mi |
| 53208 | Milwaukee, WI | 31,133 | 3.4 mi |
| 53207 | Milwaukee, WI | 35,149 | 5.1 mi |
| 53215 | Milwaukee, WI | 60,953 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53202, 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 (23,386 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 53202 in?
ZIP code 53202 (Milwaukee) 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 53202?
ZIP code 53202 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 23,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53202?
The median household income in ZIP 53202 is $71,034, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53202?
The median home value in ZIP 53202 is $340,800, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53202 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53202?
ZIP code 53202 has 1,850 business establishments employing approximately 51,757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (447), Accommodation and food services (286), Finance and insurance (230). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53202 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 53202?
In ZIP code 53202, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.9% 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 53202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53202 is 21.4 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 53202?
In ZIP code 53202, approximately 21.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53202 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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