53209 ZIP Code – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53209 is a large ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of Milwaukee County with a population of approximately 46,441 residents. At $42,436, the median household income here runs well below the Wisconsin average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $123,200 are well below the national average, with 43.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $952 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 57% single-family (increasing), 21% apartments (increasing), 22% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.7%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 25.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 35.6, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 53218, 53217, 53223.
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ZIP 53209 vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 53209 | WI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46k | 7,541 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $123k | $215k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $952 | $888 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.3% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 53218 – Milwaukee
- 53217 – Milwaukee
- 53223 – Milwaukee
- 53216 – Milwaukee
- 53206 – Milwaukee
- 53212 – Milwaukee
- 53210 – Milwaukee
- 53211 – Milwaukee
- 53225 – Milwaukee
- 53224 – Milwaukee
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53218 | MILWAUKEE | 41,775 | $41,478 |
| 53217 | MILWAUKEE | 30,132 | $124,338 |
| 53223 | MILWAUKEE | 28,899 | $57,120 |
| 53216 | MILWAUKEE | 31,030 | $41,733 |
| 53206 | MILWAUKEE | 20,481 | $27,461 |