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ZIP Code 53211

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

35,406
3,501/sq mi
$75,256
Median income
$434,500
Median home value
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milwaukee pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
3,501
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 35,406 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 3,501 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53211 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,256 (4% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $55,748. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $434,500 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,287 per month, and 40.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 22 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 53211 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 53211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53211.

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 53211, 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

35,406

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

3,501

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53211?

31.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 4.1%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$75,256

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$55,748

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53211 ranks nationally

Milwaukee, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,256 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,195

Total Housing Units

15,146

Occupied Units

1,049

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.1%
Renter 59.9%

$434,500

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$1,287

Median Rent

1938

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53211 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 170
2021 +7.2% 182
2022 +12.0% 204
2023 +11.0% 226
2024 +3.8% 235

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 554 business establishments in ZIP 53211, employing approximately 7,064 people with a combined annual payroll of $403,581,000.

554

Businesses

7,064

Employees

$403.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 112 20.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 77 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 67 12.1%
Retail trade 54 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 7.9%
Finance and insurance 25 4.5%
Construction 18 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 2.7%
Information 13 2.4%
Wholesale trade 10 1.8%
Educational services 10 1.8%
Manufacturing 5 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.7%

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 53211 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 53211 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 53211 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 53211 ranks #3 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
53212 Milwaukee, WI 30,416 1.3 mi
53202 Milwaukee, WI 23,386 2.7 mi
53206 Milwaukee, WI 28,210 2.6 mi
53203 Milwaukee, WI 938 3.4 mi
53205 Milwaukee, WI 10,050 3.2 mi
53233 Milwaukee, WI 16,453 4.0 mi
53216 Milwaukee, WI 32,264 4.7 mi
53210 Milwaukee, WI 28,126 4.6 mi
53204 Milwaukee, WI 42,355 4.9 mi
53217 Milwaukee, WI 29,192 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Milwaukee County

53215 standard
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Pop: 60,953
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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
53207 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 35,149

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53211 in? ▼
ZIP code 53211 (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 53211? ▼
ZIP code 53211 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 35,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53211 is $75,256, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53211 is $434,500, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53211 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53211? ▼
ZIP code 53211 has 554 business establishments employing approximately 7,064 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53211 are: Health care and social assistance (112), Professional, scientific, and technical services (82), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53211? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53211 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 53211? ▼
In ZIP code 53211, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.7% 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 53211? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53211 is 21.6 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 53211? ▼
In ZIP code 53211, approximately 40.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53211 is 17.8% 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.