53221 ZIP Code – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53221 is a large ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of Milwaukee County with a population of approximately 39,066 residents. The median household income is $57,143 — below the Wisconsin average and below the national average. Median home values of $186,900 are below the national average, with 56.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,029 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 59% single-family (increasing), 27% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate of 14.1% is near the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.6%, near the national average. The median age is 39.3, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 53220, 53207, 53129.
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ZIP 53221 vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 53221 | WI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39k | 7,541 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $186k | $215k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,029 | $888 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 53220 – Milwaukee
- 53207 – Milwaukee
- 53129 – Greendale
- 53215 – Milwaukee
- 53219 – Milwaukee
- 53235 – Saint Francis
- 53110 – Cudahy
- 53204 – Milwaukee
- 53295 – Milwaukee
- 53228 – Milwaukee
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53220 | MILWAUKEE | 26,931 | $68,421 |
| 53207 | MILWAUKEE | 34,767 | $74,073 |
| 53129 | GREENDALE | 14,683 | $90,119 |
| 53215 | MILWAUKEE | 59,400 | $49,091 |
| 53219 | MILWAUKEE | 35,223 | $68,332 |