| ZIP Code | 53203 |
|---|---|
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 262/414 |
| Elevation | 592 ft |
| Latitude | 43.03807 |
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| Longitude | -87.914533 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.7 yrs ↑ 15% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.48 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.4% ▲ 105% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 106 (6.5%) |
| Some College | 58 (3.5%) |
| Associates | 173 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 110 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,192 (72.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,005 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $334,600 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,671/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,661 |
| Vacant Units | 260 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,661 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 260 |
| Owner Occupied | 13.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.48 |
ZIP code 53203 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 2,077, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.7 years. Economically, 53203 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,005 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53203 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $334,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,671 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 86.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 53203 is majority White (66.78%). Residents are highly educated — 79.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53203 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 53203 in Milwaukee, WI is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 2,077 residents, a median household income of $84,005, and a median home value of $334,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.