| ZIP Code | 53209 |
|---|---|
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 262/414 |
| Elevation | 685 ft |
| Latitude | 43.127801 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.949434 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 24.2% ▲ 142% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 78% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 491 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,348 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 2,441 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 5,017 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,088 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,881 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,288 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,200 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $980/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,466 |
| Vacant Units | 2,585 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,466 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,585 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 53209 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 44,963, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 53209 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,288 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53209 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $980 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.7%) and renters (58.3%). Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 53209 is majority Black (66.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53209 stands at 8.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 53209 in Milwaukee, WI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 44,963 residents, a median household income of $45,288, and a median home value of $150,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.