Saint Francis, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53235
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,270
- 1,398/sq mi High-density area
- $57,368
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Francis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,398
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53235 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 53235 (Saint Francis, WI) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.5 in 2023 to 253.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53235 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Francis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, home to 9,270 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 1,398 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53235 reports a modest median household income of $57,368 (27% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,910. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,500 (6% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,004; 54.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milwaukee County, so 53235 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 53235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Francis, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53235.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 53235, Saint Francis, 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
9,270
Population
6.6
Area (sq mi)
1,398
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53235?
54.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
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?
$57,368
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$50,910
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53235 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Saint Francis, 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)
$57,368 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
5,495housing units
5,495
Total Housing Units
5,197
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
1.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,004
Median Rent
1962
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53235 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 159 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 184 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 207 |
| 2023 | +18.9% | 246 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 253 |
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 175 business establishments in ZIP 53235, employing approximately 1,928 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,238,000.
175
Businesses
1,928
Employees
$98.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
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 53235 vs 53207 →
ZIP 53235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53215
Milwaukee (53215)
60,953 residents
- 53204
Milwaukee (53204)
42,355 residents
- 53221
Milwaukee (53221)
37,701 residents
- 53211
Milwaukee (53211)
35,406 residents
- 53207
Milwaukee (53207)
35,149 residents
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
34,451 residents
- 53202 23,386
Milwaukee (53202)
23,386 residents
- 53172 21,156
South Milwaukee (53172)
21,156 residents
- 53110 18,320
Cudahy (53110)
18,320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53235 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53154
Oak Creek (53154)
$96,555 median income
- 53203
Milwaukee (53203)
$86,159 median income
- 53207
Milwaukee (53207)
$79,117 median income
- 53211
Milwaukee (53211)
$75,256 median income
- 53172
South Milwaukee (53172)
$73,427 median income
- 53202
Milwaukee (53202)
$71,034 median income
- 53110
Cudahy (53110)
$66,719 median income
- 53221
Milwaukee (53221)
$63,265 median income
- 53235
Saint Francis (53235)
$57,368 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53235 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53207 | Milwaukee, WI | 35,149 | 1.4 mi |
| 53110 | Cudahy, WI | 18,320 | 1.8 mi |
| 53172 | South Milwaukee, WI | 21,156 | 4.2 mi |
| 53221 | Milwaukee, WI | 37,701 | 3.8 mi |
| 53202 | Milwaukee, WI | 23,386 | 5.2 mi |
| 53204 | Milwaukee, WI | 42,355 | 4.2 mi |
| 53215 | Milwaukee, WI | 60,953 | 4.2 mi |
| 53203 | Milwaukee, WI | 938 | 5.1 mi |
| 53154 | Oak Creek, WI | 34,451 | 6.5 mi |
| 53211 | Milwaukee, WI | 35,406 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53235, 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 (9,270 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 53235 in?
ZIP code 53235 (Saint Francis) 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 53235?
ZIP code 53235 in Saint Francis, WI has a population of 9,270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53235?
The median household income in ZIP 53235 is $57,368, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53235?
The median home value in ZIP 53235 is $234,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53235 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53235?
ZIP code 53235 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 1,928 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53235?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53235 are: Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53235?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53235 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 53235?
In ZIP code 53235, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 53235?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53235 is 22.0 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 53235?
In ZIP code 53235, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53235 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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