| ZIP Code | 53132 |
|---|---|
| City | Franklin |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 414 |
| Elevation | 760 ft |
| Latitude | 42.886404 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.012027 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.3% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 71 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,682 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 1,904 (8%) |
| Associates | 2,769 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,420 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,034 (46.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,656 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $345,600 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,380/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,073 |
| Vacant Units | 371 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,073 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 371 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 53132 is located in Franklin, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 35,272, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 53132 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,656 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53132 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $345,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,380 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 53132 is primarily White (82.01%). Residents are well-educated — 56.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53132 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 53132 in Franklin, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,272 residents, a median household income of $110,656, and a median home value of $345,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.