53204 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53204 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 3.23 square miles and serves a population of 39,203 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414.

About ZIP code 53204

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,900. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $41,623. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 53204 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

39,203

population

3.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milwaukee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53233 Milwaukee (1.2 mi) 53203 Milwaukee (1.4 mi) 53215 Milwaukee (1.4 mi) 53263 Milwaukee (1.6 mi) 53293 Milwaukee (1.6 mi) 53274 Milwaukee (1.6 mi) 53288 Milwaukee (1.6 mi) 53290 Milwaukee (1.6 mi) 53278 Milwaukee (1.6 mi) 53259 Milwaukee (1.6 mi) 53295 Milwaukee (1.6 mi) 53202 Milwaukee (2.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	39,203
Population density	12,137 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	3.23 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	43.0196
Longitude	-87.9254
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	414

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

39,203

Population

12,137

People per sq mi

29.1

Median age

$41,623

Median household income

$19,719

Per capita income

$93,900

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

26.1%

Home ownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

4,812

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,745

Under 5

1,664

1,773

5–9

1,691

1,958

10–14

1,867

1,877

15–19

1,790

1,299

20–24

1,239

3,302

25–34

3,148

2,774

35–44

2,644

2,099

45–54

2,001

780

55–59

743

870

60–64

829

1,173

65–74

1,118

241

75–84

230

178

85+

170

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,979	33.1%
18 and over	26,224	66.9%
65 and over	3,110	7.9%
Median age	29.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 33%

White 22.5%

Other race 17.7%

Two or more races 16.9%

Black or African American 6.9%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	19,273	33%
White	13,186	22.5%
Other race	10,343	17.7%
Two or more races	9,879	16.9%
Black or African American	4,060	6.9%
Asian	1,311	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	424	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$41,623

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 43.7%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,900
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	26.1%
Renter occupied	73.9%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	28.8%
Large apartment buildings	17.8%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	65.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.7%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	30.0%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.9%
1 vehicle	45.5%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.1%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,964	29.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,434	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	3,786	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,207	31.4%
Households with children under 18	5,564	41.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,348	17.5%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.4%	51.0%
Married	34.6%	31.0%
Separated	3.8%	3.4%
Widowed	2.2%	5.2%
Divorced	8.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	454	3.9%
Kindergarten	1,087	9.3%
Elementary school	5,834	49.8%
High school	2,962	25.3%
College / grad school	1,385	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Professional & management 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 7.9%

Other services 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 31.4%

Under 18 years 38.0%

18 and over 28.1%

Married-couple families 19.6%

Female-led households 42.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.6%
Retirement income	6.3%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	18.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	24.4%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	33.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	45.6%
Cholesterol screening	75.3%
Teeth loss	25.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	502	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.1%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	24.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	35,794	91.3%
Spanish	9,614	26.9%
Other Indo-European	9,069	25.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	135	0.4%
Other languages	346	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,567	72.9%
Born in same state	25,445	64.9%
Born in different state	20,014	51.1%
Foreign born	3,122	8.0%
Naturalized citizen	10,636	27.1%
Not a US citizen	2,656	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,359	3.5%
French	632	1.6%
Arab	265	0.7%
Polish	208	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	91	0.2%
German	49	0.1%
Irish	12	0%
Dutch	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53204

What city is ZIP code 53204 in?

ZIP code 53204 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53204 in?

ZIP code 53204 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53204 mostly rentals?

74% of occupied units in ZIP code 53204 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 53204 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 53204 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53204?

31% of residents in ZIP code 53204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 53204?

Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 53204 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 53204 in?

ZIP code 53204 observes the CST timezone.