| ZIP Code | 53223 |
|---|---|
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 262/414 |
| Elevation | 723 ft |
| Latitude | 43.161027 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.988111 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 165 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,529 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 2,029 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 3,104 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 1,852 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,594 (30.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,477 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $184,300 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,071/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,436 |
| Vacant Units | 1,263 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,436 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,263 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 53223 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 29,287, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 53223 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,477 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53223 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $184,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,071 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.8%) and renters (48.3%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 53223 is majority Black (56.57%). Residents are well-educated — 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53223 stands at 6.9%, which is 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 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 53223 in Milwaukee, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,287 residents, a median household income of $60,477, and a median home value of $184,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.