| ZIP Code | 53228 |
|---|---|
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 262/414 |
| Elevation | 721 ft |
| Latitude | 42.969046 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.043224 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.3% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 59% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 125 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,089 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 1,186 (11%) |
| Associates | 1,379 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,071 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,905 (36.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,288 ≈ Avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $254,700 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,220/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,180 |
| Vacant Units | 198 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,180 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 198 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 53228 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 15,084, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 53228 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,288 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53228 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $254,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,220 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.7%) and renters (46.3%). Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 53228 is primarily White (79.40%). Residents are well-educated — 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53228 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 53228 in Milwaukee, WI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 15,084 residents, a median household income of $75,288, and a median home value of $254,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.