Milwaukee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53225
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,706
- 1,446/sq mi High-density area
- $56,545
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milwaukee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,446
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53225 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 53225 (Milwaukee, WI) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.5 in 2023 to 209.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53225 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 25,706 residents across 17.8 square miles, a density of 1,446 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53225 reports a modest median household income of $56,545 (28% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,111. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $188,400 (24% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $1,115; owner occupancy is 39.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milwaukee County, so 53225 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 53225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53225.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 establishments
- Wholesale trade 33
Wholesale trade
33 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 53225, 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
25,706
Population
17.8
Area (sq mi)
1,446
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53225?
32.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
8.7%
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?
$56,545
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$30,111
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53225 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)
$56,545 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
11,176housing units
11,176
Total Housing Units
10,014
Occupied Units
1,162
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,400
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,115
Median Rent
1965
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53225 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 143 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 160 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 188 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 198 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 209 |
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 389 business establishments in ZIP 53225, employing approximately 6,587 people with a combined annual payroll of $378,102,000.
389
Businesses
6,587
Employees
$378.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 85 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 30 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 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 53225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53209
Milwaukee (53209)
46,917 residents
- 53218
Milwaukee (53218)
40,625 residents
- 53216
Milwaukee (53216)
32,264 residents
- 53223
Milwaukee (53223)
29,230 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 53225 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53225 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
- 53223
Milwaukee (53223)
$60,839 median income
- 53007
Butler (53007)
$60,000 median income
- 53225
Milwaukee (53225)
$56,545 median income
- 53209 $48,486
Milwaukee (53209)
$48,486 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53225 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53007 | Butler, WI | 1,841 | 1.5 mi |
| 53222 | Milwaukee, WI | 25,165 | 2.3 mi |
| 53218 | Milwaukee, WI | 40,625 | 2.5 mi |
| 53224 | Milwaukee, WI | 21,284 | 3.3 mi |
| 53226 | Milwaukee, WI | 18,370 | 4.5 mi |
| 53216 | Milwaukee, WI | 32,264 | 3.9 mi |
| 53223 | Milwaukee, WI | 29,230 | 4.2 mi |
| 53213 | Milwaukee, WI | 26,020 | 5.0 mi |
| 53209 | Milwaukee, WI | 46,917 | 4.9 mi |
| 53005 | Brookfield, WI | 19,425 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53225, 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 (25,706 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 53225 in?
ZIP code 53225 (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 53225?
ZIP code 53225 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 25,706 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53225?
The median household income in ZIP 53225 is $56,545, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53225?
The median home value in ZIP 53225 is $188,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53225 is African American at 59.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53225?
ZIP code 53225 has 389 business establishments employing approximately 6,587 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53225 are: Health care and social assistance (85), Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53225 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 53225?
In ZIP code 53225, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 53225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53225 is 22.7 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 53225?
In ZIP code 53225, approximately 39.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53225 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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