ZIP Code 53209 -- Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.

Quick Overview

Population
45,170
Unknown
Median Income
$48,486
Home Value
$166,700
Median Rent
$988
Median Age
36.00
Diversity Index
56.80
High
Cost of Living
68.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
8.6%

About ZIP Code 53209

ZIP code 53209 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a unknown area with a population of 45,170. The median household income is $48,486, which is This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $166,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 68.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 36.00 years. Approximately 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Milwaukee, WI.

Population & Age

Total Population
45,170
Median Age
36.00
Male Population
21,027
46.6%
Female Population
24,143
53.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
56.80 High
White
22.3%
Black or African American
65.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
6.8%
Other Race
3.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$48,486
Mean Household Income
$66,023
Per Capita Income
$29,409
Below Poverty Line
23.7%

This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$166,700
Median Rent
$988
Total Housing Units
21,963
Occupied Units
19,518
Vacant Units
2,445
11.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1955
Owner Occupied
43.8%
Renter Occupied
56.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 43.8% Renter 56.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 87.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 10.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
20,312
Employment Rate
91.4%
Unemployment Rate
8.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
67.6%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
6.6%
Work from Home
16.3%

Cost of Living Index

68.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 53209 is 31.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Milwaukee

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
53218 41,196 $45,642 $133,400
53204 39,996 $45,934 $124,300
53221 38,044 $63,265 $219,600
53219 34,764 $70,388 $203,900
53216 30,345 $46,752 $143,400
53217 29,957 $133,021 $449,100

Other ZIP Codes in Milwaukee

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
53215 West milwaukee 58,146 $54,289
53218 Milwaukee 41,196 $45,642
53204 Milwaukee 39,996 $45,934
53221 Milwaukee 38,044 $63,265
53154 Oak creek 37,325 $96,555
53132 Franklin 35,433 $109,850

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 53209

ZIP code 53209 (Milwaukee, WI) has a total population of 45,170 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 36.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 53209 is $48,486 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 53209 is primarily located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI). It falls within Milwaukee County.

The median home value in ZIP code 53209 is $166,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $988.

The median age in ZIP code 53209 is 36.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 53209 has a cost of living index of 68.65 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 53209, 28.21% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 10.24% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 53209 is 8.58%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 16.27% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.