City

South Milwaukee, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Milwaukee County  ·  Wisconsin

👥20,547Population
💰$70,146Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$216,400Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.7%Race
White78.4%
Hispanic13.1%
Black2.4%
Asian0.4%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma206 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,819 (33.2%)
Some College2,002 (13.8%)
Associates1,907 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,503 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree4,072 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College13.8%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,146 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$216,400 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,014/mo
Total Housing Units9,150
Vacant Units471

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
58%
About South Milwaukee, WI

South Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin, located in Milwaukee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,547 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, South Milwaukee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,146 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Milwaukee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,014 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Milwaukee is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.39%).

South Milwaukee, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in South Milwaukee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53172 20,547 $70,146 $216,400 $1,014 3.4% 38.4% 66.8%