Milwaukee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53207
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,149
- 1,369/sq mi High-density area
- $79,117
- Median income Near-median income area
- $243,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milwaukee pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,369
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53207 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 53207 (Milwaukee, WI) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.1 in 2023 to 273.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53207 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 35,149 residents across 25.7 square miles, a density of 1,369 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53207 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,117 (1% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,982. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $243,600 (2% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,197; 61.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, 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 53207 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 53207
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53207.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
154 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
72 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 53207, 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
35,149
Population
25.7
Area (sq mi)
1,369
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53207?
37.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
5.7%
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?
$79,117
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$47,982
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53207 ranks nationally
Milwaukee, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,117 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
17,484housing units
17,484
Total Housing Units
16,423
Occupied Units
1,061
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,197
Median Rent
1944
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53207 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 183 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 203 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 228 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 256 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 274 |
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 845 business establishments in ZIP 53207, employing approximately 14,103 people with a combined annual payroll of $670,734,000.
845
Businesses
14,103
Employees
$670.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 154 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 87 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 72 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 33 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 2.7% |
| Information | 17 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
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 53207 vs 53235 →
ZIP 53207 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
- 53221
Milwaukee (53221)
37,701 residents
- 53207
Milwaukee (53207)
35,149 residents
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
34,451 residents
- 53220
Milwaukee (53220)
26,303 residents
- 53202 23,386
Milwaukee (53202)
23,386 residents
- 53110 18,320
Cudahy (53110)
18,320 residents
- 53233 16,453
Milwaukee (53233)
16,453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53207 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
$96,555 median income
- 53203
Milwaukee (53203)
$86,159 median income
- 53207
Milwaukee (53207)
$79,117 median income
- 53202
Milwaukee (53202)
$71,034 median income
- 53220
Milwaukee (53220)
$69,319 median income
- 53110
Cudahy (53110)
$66,719 median income
- 53221
Milwaukee (53221)
$63,265 median income
- 53235
Saint Francis (53235)
$57,368 median income
- 53215
Milwaukee (53215)
$54,289 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53207 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53235 | Saint Francis, WI | 9,270 | 1.4 mi |
| 53221 | Milwaukee, WI | 37,701 | 2.5 mi |
| 53110 | Cudahy, WI | 18,320 | 2.6 mi |
| 53204 | Milwaukee, WI | 42,355 | 3.4 mi |
| 53215 | Milwaukee, WI | 60,953 | 3.0 mi |
| 53202 | Milwaukee, WI | 23,386 | 5.1 mi |
| 53203 | Milwaukee, WI | 938 | 4.7 mi |
| 53154 | Oak Creek, WI | 34,451 | 6.3 mi |
| 53220 | Milwaukee, WI | 26,303 | 4.6 mi |
| 53233 | Milwaukee, WI | 16,453 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53207, 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 (35,149 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 53207 in?
ZIP code 53207 (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 53207?
ZIP code 53207 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 35,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53207?
The median household income in ZIP 53207 is $79,117, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53207?
The median home value in ZIP 53207 is $243,600, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53207 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53207?
ZIP code 53207 has 845 business establishments employing approximately 14,103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53207 are: Accommodation and food services (154), Other services (except public administration) (90), Retail trade (87). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53207?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53207 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 53207?
In ZIP code 53207, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 53207?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53207 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 53207?
In ZIP code 53207, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53207 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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