| ZIP Code | 53235 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Francis |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Area Code | 414 |
| Elevation | 672 ft |
| Latitude | 42.973107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.867895 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.6 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.81 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 24 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,367 (31.8%) |
| Some College | 659 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 1,338 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 771 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,282 (30.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,490 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,200 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $893/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,279 |
| Vacant Units | 270 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,279 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 270 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.81 |
ZIP code 53235 is located in Saint Francis, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. With a population of 9,318, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.6 years. Economically, 53235 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,490 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53235 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $207,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $893 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.5%) and renters (45.5%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 53235 is primarily White (78.53%). Residents are well-educated — 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.0%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53235 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 53235 in Saint Francis, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a mature community. With 9,318 residents, a median household income of $58,490, and a median home value of $207,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.