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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
$56,545
Median income
$188,400
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milwaukee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

23th 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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $30,111. Local economic indicators show a 17.0% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $188,400 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,115 a month; 39.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Milwaukee County, letting you compare 53225 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 53225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53225.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53225?

32.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 24.0%
African American 59.7%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$30,111

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53225 ranks nationally

Milwaukee, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,545 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,176

Total Housing Units

10,014

Occupied Units

1,162

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.9%
Renter 60.1%

$188,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53225 ranks #6 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 53225 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 53225 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Milwaukee County

53215 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 60,953
53209 standard
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
53211 standard
Milwaukee, WI
Pop: 35,406

Related Areas

Milwaukee County Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.