53203 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53203 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414/262.

About ZIP code 53203

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $412,800. Renters make up the majority at 89%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $86,895.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,025

population

0.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milwaukee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53278 Milwaukee (0.4 mi) 53288 Milwaukee (0.4 mi) 53274 Milwaukee (0.4 mi) 53290 Milwaukee (0.4 mi) 53263 Milwaukee (0.4 mi) 53293 Milwaukee (0.4 mi) 53259 Milwaukee (0.4 mi) 53295 Milwaukee (0.5 mi) 53233 Milwaukee (0.9 mi) 53202 Milwaukee (1.1 mi) 53204 Milwaukee (1.4 mi) 53205 Milwaukee (1.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,025
Population density	4,602 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	0.44 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.0377
Longitude	-87.9152
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	414/262

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.9%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,025

Population

4,602

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

$86,895

Median household income

$70,208

Per capita income

$412,800

Median home value

$1,714

Median monthly rent

10.7%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

382

Housing units

73.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

231

20–24

152

515

25–34

339

162

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	3.1%
18 and over	1,962	96.9%
65 and over	86	4.2%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.6%

Black or African American 13.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Asian 2.9%

Two or more races 2.4%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,587	75.6%
Black or African American	289	13.8%
Hispanic or Latino	73	3.5%
Asian	60	2.9%
Two or more races	50	2.4%
Other race	39	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.9%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.2%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 15.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	15.2%
Median income	$86,895

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 36.8%

$500k–$1M 25.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$412,800
Median rent / month	$1,714
Owner occupied	10.7%
Renter occupied	89.3%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	2.9%
Large apartment buildings	90.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	30.6%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	50.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.6%
1 bedroom	33.1%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	7.6%
4 bedrooms	1.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	53.0%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	6.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.0%
Electricity	43.4%
Solar	2.4%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	14.0%
Cohabiting couple	223	17.6%
Male householder, no spouse	560	44.1%
Female householder, no spouse	308	24.3%
Households with children under 18	67	5.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	5.0%
Average household size	1.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	77.5%	56.7%
Married	14.7%	24.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	0.0%
Divorced	6.9%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 6.6%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 41.3%

Graduate / professional 32.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	73.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	20.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	212	80.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.0%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Finance & real estate 13.8%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Retail trade 6.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	75.1%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.7%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	17.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	4.1%
Retirement income	6.8%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	22.3%
High cholesterol	24.0%
Diabetes	6.1%
Heart disease	3.2%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	14.1%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	3.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	31.5%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	76.7%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.9%
Public insurance	13.5%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	31.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,015	99.5%
Spanish	39	1.9%
Other Indo-European	28	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,892	93.4%
Born in same state	1,855	91.6%
Born in different state	1,076	53.1%
Foreign born	37	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	133	6.6%
Not a US citizen	50	37.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	321	15.9%
French	121	6%
Arab	71	3.5%
Polish	35	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	28	1.4%
Norwegian	11	0.5%
German	7	0.3%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.7%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53203

What city is ZIP code 53203 in?

ZIP code 53203 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53203 in?

ZIP code 53203 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53203 mostly rentals?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 53203 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53203?

73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53203?

The median home value in ZIP code 53203 is $412,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 53203?

ZIP code 53203 has an estimated population of 2,025 residents, with a density of 4,561 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53203 in?

ZIP code 53203 observes the CST timezone.