| ZIP Code | 53211 |
|---|---|
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 262/414 |
| Elevation | 639 ft |
| Latitude | 43.083056 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.883305 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.9 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 77.7% ▲ 101% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 75 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,606 (8.3%) |
| Some College | 681 (3.5%) |
| Associates | 1,955 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 939 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,106 (72.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,206 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $413,500 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,225/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,346 |
| Vacant Units | 1,107 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,346 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,107 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
ZIP code 53211 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 34,427, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.9 years. Economically, 53211 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,206 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53211 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $413,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,225 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.8%) and renters (59.2%). Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 53211 is primarily White (80.56%). Residents are highly educated — 77.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53211 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 53211 in Milwaukee, WI is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 34,427 residents, a median household income of $76,206, and a median home value of $413,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.