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Milwaukee, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53220

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

26,303
1,834/sq mi
$69,319
Median income
$229,300
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milwaukee pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
1,834
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53220 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 26,303 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 1,834 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53220 reports a modest median household income of $69,319 (11% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,924. Poverty here runs at 11.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $229,300 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,078 monthly, and 56.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53220, plus 6 more within Milwaukee County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 53220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53220.

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 53220, 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

26,303

Population

14.3

Area (sq mi)

1,834

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53220?

39.0

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

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?

$69,319

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$39,924

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53220 ranks nationally

Milwaukee, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,319 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,696

Total Housing Units

12,245

Occupied Units

451

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$229,300

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,078

Median Rent

1966

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53220 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 149
2021 +12.0% 167
2022 +13.1% 189
2023 +9.1% 206
2024 +6.2% 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 513 business establishments in ZIP 53220, employing approximately 6,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,285,000.

513

Businesses

6,332

Employees

$244.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 98 19.1%
Health care and social assistance 98 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 56 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 53 10.3%
Construction 38 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 7.4%
Finance and insurance 36 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.9%
Manufacturing 11 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 1.9%
Wholesale trade 7 1.4%
Information 6 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.2%
Educational services 4 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 53220 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 53220 ranks #5 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 53220 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 53220 ranks #7 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
53219 Milwaukee, WI 33,880 2.1 mi
53129 Greendale, WI 13,973 1.9 mi
53228 Milwaukee, WI 14,369 2.6 mi
53221 Milwaukee, WI 37,701 2.5 mi
53295 Milwaukee, WI 359 4.0 mi
53215 Milwaukee, WI 60,953 3.3 mi
53214 Milwaukee, WI 34,725 4.0 mi
53227 Milwaukee, WI 23,357 3.3 mi
53130 Hales Corners, WI 7,755 3.4 mi
53213 Milwaukee, WI 26,020 5.8 mi

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Pop: 42,355
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Pop: 40,625
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Pop: 37,701
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Pop: 35,406

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53220 in? ▼
ZIP code 53220 (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 53220? ▼
ZIP code 53220 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 26,303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53220 is $69,319, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53220 is $229,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53220 is White at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53220? ▼
ZIP code 53220 has 513 business establishments employing approximately 6,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53220 are: Retail trade (98), Health care and social assistance (98), Other services (except public administration) (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53220? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53220 increased by 6.2% 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 53220? ▼
In ZIP code 53220, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 53220? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53220 is 21.8 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 53220? ▼
In ZIP code 53220, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53220 is 11.4% 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.