| ZIP Code | 53225 |
|---|---|
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 262/414 |
| Elevation | 746 ft |
| Latitude | 43.114266 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.042947 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.1% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 45% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 275 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,367 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 2,026 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 2,988 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,178 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,415 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,433 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,500 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,094/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,019 |
| Vacant Units | 1,089 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,019 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,089 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 53225 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 25,277, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 53225 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,433 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53225 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,094 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.7%) and renters (59.3%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 53225 is majority Black (57.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53225 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 53225 in Milwaukee, WI is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 25,277 residents, a median household income of $54,433, and a median home value of $174,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.