53205 ZIP Code – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53205 is a ZIP code serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County with a population of approximately 8,683 residents. The median household income is $25,847 — well below the Wisconsin average and well below the national average. Median home values of $118,500 are well below the national average, with 27.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $771, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 41% single-family (decreasing), 29% apartments (increasing), 30% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 12.0%, well above the national average. About 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.7%, below the national average. The median age is 28.4, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 53233, 53203, 53206.
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ZIP 53205 vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 53205 | WI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,683 | 7,541 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $25k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $118k | $215k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $771 | $888 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 28.4 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.0% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 41.9% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.7% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 53233 – Milwaukee
- 53203 – Milwaukee
- 53206 – Milwaukee
- 53208 – Milwaukee
- 53212 – Milwaukee
- 53202 – Milwaukee
- 53210 – Milwaukee
- 53204 – Milwaukee
- 53295 – Milwaukee
- 53216 – Milwaukee
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53233 | MILWAUKEE | 13,818 | $17,746 |
| 53203 | MILWAUKEE | 2,025 | $86,895 |
| 53206 | MILWAUKEE | 20,481 | $27,461 |
| 53208 | MILWAUKEE | 27,660 | $44,348 |
| 53212 | MILWAUKEE | 29,292 | $43,803 |