| ZIP Code | 53224 |
|---|---|
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 262/414 |
| Elevation | 764 ft |
| Latitude | 43.16333 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.039699 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.0 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 24.6% ▲ 146% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 202 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,049 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 1,128 (10%) |
| Associates | 2,030 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 830 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,088 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,727 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,600 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,160/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,530 |
| Vacant Units | 728 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,530 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 728 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 53224 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 21,445, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29 years. Economically, 53224 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,727 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53224 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $194,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,160 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.3%) and renters (48.7%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 53224 is majority Black (56.84%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.6%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53224 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 53224 in Milwaukee, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 21,445 residents, a median household income of $69,727, and a median home value of $194,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.