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Milwaukee, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53206

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

28,210
4,053/sq mi
$29,336
Median income
$83,400
Median home value
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milwaukee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4,053
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 28,210 residents across 7.0 square miles, a density of 4,053 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53206 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,336 (62% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $19,986. Local economic indicators show a 40.5% poverty rate alongside 11.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $83,400 (66% below the state average), median rent at $1,000 a month, and owner-occupancy at 32.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Milwaukee County, letting you compare 53206 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 53206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53206.

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 53206, 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

28,210

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

4,053

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53206?

31.8

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 4.4%
African American 88.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$29,336

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$19,986

Per Capita Income

40.5%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53206 ranks nationally

Milwaukee, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,336 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,999

Total Housing Units

7,572

Occupied Units

2,427

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.2%
Renter 67.8%

$83,400

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 182 business establishments in ZIP 53206, employing approximately 1,319 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,534,000.

182

Businesses

1,319

Employees

$49.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 76 41.8%
Retail trade 40 22.0%
Other services (except public administration) 25 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.6%
Construction 6 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.2%
Finance and insurance 4 2.2%
Educational services 4 2.2%

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 53206 vs 53205 →

ZIP 53206 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 53206 ranks #6 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 53206 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 53206 ranks #null 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
53205 Milwaukee, WI 10,050 1.5 mi
53212 Milwaukee, WI 30,416 1.3 mi
53233 Milwaukee, WI 16,453 2.6 mi
53210 Milwaukee, WI 28,126 2.1 mi
53216 Milwaukee, WI 32,264 2.3 mi
53203 Milwaukee, WI 938 2.7 mi
53211 Milwaukee, WI 35,406 2.6 mi
53208 Milwaukee, WI 31,133 2.5 mi
53204 Milwaukee, WI 42,355 3.9 mi
53202 Milwaukee, WI 23,386 2.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Milwaukee County

53215 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 60,953
53209 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 46,917
53204 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 42,355
53218 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 40,625
53221 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 37,701
53211 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 35,406

Related Areas

Milwaukee County Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53206 in? ▼
ZIP code 53206 (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 53206? ▼
ZIP code 53206 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 28,210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53206 is $29,336, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53206 is $83,400, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53206 is African American at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53206? ▼
ZIP code 53206 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 1,319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53206 are: Health care and social assistance (76), Retail trade (40), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53206? ▼
In ZIP code 53206, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% 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 53206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53206 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53206? ▼
In ZIP code 53206, approximately 32.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53206 is 40.5% 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.