53226 ZIP Code – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ZIP code 53226 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Milwaukee County with a population of approximately 18,595 residents. The median household income of $87,018 is above the Wisconsin average and above the national average. The median home value of $286,000 is near the national average, with 57.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,310 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 58% single-family (decreasing), 30% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average. About 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 39.1, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 53213, 53122, 53222.
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ZIP 53226 vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 53226 | WI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 7,541 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $87k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $286k | $215k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,310 | $888 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.9% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 53213 – Milwaukee
- 53122 – Elm Grove
- 53222 – Milwaukee
- 53214 – Milwaukee
- 53005 – Brookfield
- 53210 – Milwaukee
- 53227 – Milwaukee
- 53295 – Milwaukee
- 53208 – Milwaukee
- 53216 – Milwaukee
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53213 | MILWAUKEE | 26,908 | $93,702 |
| 53122 | ELM GROVE | 6,461 | $127,157 |
| 53222 | MILWAUKEE | 24,467 | $71,283 |
| 53214 | MILWAUKEE | 34,892 | $59,050 |
| 53005 | BROOKFIELD | 21,624 | $120,988 |