Milwaukee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53222
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,165
- 1,757/sq mi High-density area
- $76,980
- Median income Near-median income area
- $216,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milwaukee pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,757
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53222 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 53222 (Milwaukee, WI) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.4 in 2023 to 227.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53222 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 25,165 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 1,757 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,980 (1% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,598. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $216,600 (13% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $997; 66.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milwaukee County, so 53222 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 53222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53222.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 59
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 52
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 47
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 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 53222, 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
25,165
Population
14.3
Area (sq mi)
1,757
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53222?
35.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
4.3%
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?
$76,980
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$40,598
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53222 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)
$76,980 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
11,721housing units
11,721
Total Housing Units
10,798
Occupied Units
923
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,600
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$997
Median Rent
1957
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53222 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 152 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 170 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 191 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 210 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 227 |
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 592 business establishments in ZIP 53222, employing approximately 10,757 people with a combined annual payroll of $456,695,000.
592
Businesses
10,757
Employees
$456.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 151 | 25.5% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 23 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.5% |
| Information | 7 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 53222 vs 53225 →
ZIP 53222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53218
Milwaukee (53218)
40,625 residents
- 53214
Milwaukee (53214)
34,725 residents
- 53216
Milwaukee (53216)
32,264 residents
- 53210
Milwaukee (53210)
28,126 residents
- 53213
Milwaukee (53213)
26,020 residents
- 53225
Milwaukee (53225)
25,706 residents
- 53222
Milwaukee (53222)
25,165 residents
- 53224
Milwaukee (53224)
21,284 residents
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
19,425 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53222 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
$126,739 median income
- 53213
Milwaukee (53213)
$101,688 median income
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
$93,132 median income
- 53222
Milwaukee (53222)
$76,980 median income
- 53224
Milwaukee (53224)
$67,803 median income
- 53214
Milwaukee (53214)
$60,962 median income
- 53007
Butler (53007)
$60,000 median income
- 53225
Milwaukee (53225)
$56,545 median income
- 53210 $48,217
Milwaukee (53210)
$48,217 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53222 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53225 | Milwaukee, WI | 25,706 | 2.3 mi |
| 53226 | Milwaukee, WI | 18,370 | 2.3 mi |
| 53007 | Butler, WI | 1,841 | 2.5 mi |
| 53216 | Milwaukee, WI | 32,264 | 3.0 mi |
| 53213 | Milwaukee, WI | 26,020 | 2.9 mi |
| 53218 | Milwaukee, WI | 40,625 | 3.1 mi |
| 53210 | Milwaukee, WI | 28,126 | 3.3 mi |
| 53214 | Milwaukee, WI | 34,725 | 4.4 mi |
| 53005 | Brookfield, WI | 19,425 | 3.5 mi |
| 53224 | Milwaukee, WI | 21,284 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53222, 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 (25,165 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 53222 in?
ZIP code 53222 (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 53222?
ZIP code 53222 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 25,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53222?
The median household income in ZIP 53222 is $76,980, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53222?
The median home value in ZIP 53222 is $216,600, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53222 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53222?
ZIP code 53222 has 592 business establishments employing approximately 10,757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53222 are: Health care and social assistance (151), Retail trade (96), Other services (except public administration) (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53222?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53222 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 53222?
In ZIP code 53222, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% 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 53222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53222 is 20.2 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 53222?
In ZIP code 53222, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53222 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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