Milwaukee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53228
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,369
- 1,063/sq mi High-density area
- $75,033
- Median income Near-median income area
- $272,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milwaukee pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,063
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53228 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 53228 (Milwaukee, WI) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.6 in 2023 to 210.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53228 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, home to 14,369 residents across 13.5 square miles, a density of 1,063 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53228 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,033 (4% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,098. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $272,000 (9% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,297; 52.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milwaukee County, so 53228 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 53228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53228.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 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 53228, 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
14,369
Population
13.5
Area (sq mi)
1,063
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53228?
42.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
6.6%
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?
$75,033
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$43,098
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53228 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)
$75,033 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
7,157housing units
7,157
Total Housing Units
7,027
Occupied Units
130
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,000
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,297
Median Rent
1977
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)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53228 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 146 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 163 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 183 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 199 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 211 |
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 304 business establishments in ZIP 53228, employing approximately 4,526 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,547,000.
304
Businesses
4,526
Employees
$202.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 26 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 53228 vs 53227 →
ZIP 53228 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53221
Milwaukee (53221)
37,701 residents
- 53132
Franklin (53132)
34,863 residents
- 53214
Milwaukee (53214)
34,725 residents
- 53219
Milwaukee (53219)
33,880 residents
- 53151
New Berlin (53151)
31,987 residents
- 53220
Milwaukee (53220)
26,303 residents
- 53227
Milwaukee (53227)
23,357 residents
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
18,370 residents
- 53228 14,369
Milwaukee (53228)
14,369 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53228 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53228 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53132
Franklin (53132)
$109,850 median income
- 53151
New Berlin (53151)
$101,176 median income
- 53129
Greendale (53129)
$95,012 median income
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
$93,132 median income
- 53130
Hales Corners (53130)
$87,008 median income
- 53228
Milwaukee (53228)
$75,033 median income
- 53227
Milwaukee (53227)
$73,321 median income
- 53219
Milwaukee (53219)
$70,388 median income
- 53220
Milwaukee (53220)
$69,319 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53228 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53227 | Milwaukee, WI | 23,357 | 2.0 mi |
| 53130 | Hales Corners, WI | 7,755 | 1.8 mi |
| 53220 | Milwaukee, WI | 26,303 | 2.6 mi |
| 53151 | New Berlin, WI | 31,987 | 2.8 mi |
| 53129 | Greendale, WI | 13,973 | 3.0 mi |
| 53219 | Milwaukee, WI | 33,880 | 3.3 mi |
| 53214 | Milwaukee, WI | 34,725 | 4.0 mi |
| 53226 | Milwaukee, WI | 18,370 | 5.7 mi |
| 53221 | Milwaukee, WI | 37,701 | 5.1 mi |
| 53132 | Franklin, WI | 34,863 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53228, 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 (14,369 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 53228 in?
ZIP code 53228 (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 53228?
ZIP code 53228 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 14,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53228?
The median household income in ZIP 53228 is $75,033, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53228?
The median home value in ZIP 53228 is $272,000, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53228?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53228 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53228?
ZIP code 53228 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 4,526 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53228?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53228 are: Health care and social assistance (64), Retail trade (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53228?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53228 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 53228?
In ZIP code 53228, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 53228?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53228 is 21.2 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 53228?
In ZIP code 53228, approximately 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53228?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53228 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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