53132 ZIP Code — Franklin, WI

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53132 is located in Franklin, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 34.71 square miles and serves a population of 36,094 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414.

About ZIP code 53132

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,225. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53132 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

36,094

population

34.71

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53132 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53132

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53132. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Franklin	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	36,094
Population density	1,040 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	34.71 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.8870
Longitude	-88.0097
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	414

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.7%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

36,094

Population

1,040

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$103,225

Median household income

$50,018

Per capita income

$333,100

Median home value

$1,304

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

11,318

Housing units

43.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,073

Under 5

1,104

948

5–9

975

1,108

10–14

1,140

897

15–19

922

892

20–24

918

1,694

25–34

1,742

2,565

35–44

2,639

2,361

45–54

2,429

1,495

55–59

1,539

1,367

60–64

1,406

1,793

65–74

1,844

1,185

75–84

1,220

413

85+

425

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,609	21.1%
18 and over	28,485	78.9%
65 and over	6,880	19.1%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.8%

Asian 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Black or African American 3.7%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	30,126	79.8%
Asian	2,003	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,661	4.4%
Two or more races	1,386	3.7%
Black or African American	1,382	3.7%
Other race	949	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	168	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	80	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.7%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	14.5%
Median income	$103,225

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 45.3%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,100
Median rent / month	$1,304
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	2.3%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	10.8%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.1%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,506	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	728	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,428	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3,354	23.9%
Households with children under 18	3,918	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,870	34.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	20.7%
Married	61.0%	58.9%
Separated	0.3%	1.2%
Widowed	2.8%	9.6%
Divorced	5.8%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 29.4%

Graduate / professional 14.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	43.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	394	5.5%
Kindergarten	393	5.5%
Elementary school	3,545	49.4%
High school	1,495	20.9%
College / grad school	1,342	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 9.9%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 5.3%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.7%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	28.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	26.6%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	76.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,755	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.1%
Public insurance	24.4%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	33,917	94.0%
Spanish	1,098	3.2%
Other Indo-European	286	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	424	1.3%
Other languages	328	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	33,240	92.1%
Born in same state	32,811	90.9%
Born in different state	27,653	76.6%
Foreign born	429	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	2,854	7.9%
Not a US citizen	1,919	67.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,819	10.6%
French	2,554	7.1%
Polish	1,183	3.3%
Arab	606	1.7%
English	526	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	257	0.7%
Irish	225	0.6%
German	136	0.4%
Norwegian	111	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53132

What city is ZIP code 53132 in?

ZIP code 53132 is primarily assigned to Franklin, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53132 in?

ZIP code 53132 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53132 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 53132 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53132?

The median home value in ZIP code 53132 is $333,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53132?

The median household income in ZIP code 53132 is $103,225, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 53132?

ZIP code 53132 has an estimated population of 36,094 residents, with a density of 1,040 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53132 in?

ZIP code 53132 observes the CST timezone.