| ZIP Code | 53216 |
|---|---|
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 414 |
| Elevation | 680 ft |
| Latitude | 43.086333 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.976321 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 21.1% ▲ 111% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 41% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 319 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,773 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 1,595 (10%) |
| Associates | 3,608 (22.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,530 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,176 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,466 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,800 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $970/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,556 |
| Vacant Units | 1,663 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,556 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,663 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 53216 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 29,772, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 53216 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,466 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53216 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $122,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $970 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.3%) and renters (54.7%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 53216 is primarily Black (80.57%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.1%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53216 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 53216 in Milwaukee, WI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,772 residents, a median household income of $43,466, and a median home value of $122,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.