Milwaukee County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 46 ZIP codes · 8 cities
46
ZIP codes
928,059
population (2021)
-2.1%
pop change since 2010
55079
FIPS code
Milwaukee County ZIP code map
About Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County is located in Wisconsin and contains 46 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 928,059 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.1% from 947,735 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Milwaukee County is 55079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 928,059 |
| 2010 population | 947,735 |
| Change | -2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55079 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Milwaukee County
ZIP codes for Milwaukee County, WI (46)
Demographics & statistics
933,036
Population
35.5
Median age
$62,343
Median household income
$35,046
Per capita income
$206,760
Median home value
$1,065
Median monthly rent
47.8%
Home ownership
18.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
226,779
Housing units
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
30,247
Under 5
31,483
29,234
5–9
30,428
31,585
10–14
32,876
30,593
15–19
31,843
31,443
20–24
32,728
73,556
25–34
76,562
60,085
35–44
62,540
51,785
45–54
53,902
27,334
55–59
28,451
26,771
60–64
27,865
38,800
65–74
40,386
17,032
75–84
17,728
8,712
85+
9,067
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 221,995 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 711,041 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 131,725 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Black or African American
23.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.8%
Two or more races
7.9%
Other race
5.1%
Asian
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 506,311 | 49% |
| Black or African American | 243,472 | 23.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101,283 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 81,530 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 53,105 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 43,177 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,179 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $62,343 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
19.4%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
15.8%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,760 |
| Median rent / month | $1,065 |
| Owner occupied | 47.8% |
| Renter occupied | 52.2% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 44.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 11.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.4% |
| Electricity | 18.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 128,648 | 32.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 33,294 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 91,379 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 135,976 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 108,634 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 98,652 | 25.2% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.4% | 44.3% |
| Married | 37.6% | 34.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8,068 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 18,770 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 99,064 | 41.1% |
| High school | 49,187 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 61,411 | 28.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Professional & management
11.2%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
4.2%
Construction
4.2%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.2% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 3.9% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
18.2%
Under 18 years
22.4%
18 and over
16.4%
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 24.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 33,752 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 871,306 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 56,620 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 36,403 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7,121 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 10,216 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 845,054 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 825,708 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 637,964 | 68.8% |
| Foreign born | 19,346 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 87,982 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 39,595 | 51.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 71,468 | 7.7% |
| French | 33,572 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 21,624 | 2.3% |
| Arab | 15,897 | 1.7% |
| English | 8,040 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 4,250 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 3,957 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 3,392 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 1,821 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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