53205 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53205 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 1.45 square miles and serves a population of 8,683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414/262.

About ZIP code 53205

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 $118,500. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $25,847. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 58% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (18%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53205 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,683

population

1.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53205 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53205

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53205. 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) 53206 Milwaukee (1.5 mi) 53259 Milwaukee (1.7 mi) 53274 Milwaukee (1.7 mi) 53293 Milwaukee (1.7 mi) 53278 Milwaukee (1.7 mi) 53290 Milwaukee (1.7 mi) 53288 Milwaukee (1.7 mi) 53263 Milwaukee (1.7 mi) 53295 Milwaukee (1.7 mi) 53208 Milwaukee (1.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,683
Population density	5,988 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	1.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0532
Longitude	-87.9332
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	77.5%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,683

Population

5,988

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

$25,847

Median household income

$20,157

Per capita income

$118,500

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

25.7%

Home ownership

44.4%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

1,518

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

271

Under 5

307

425

5–9

481

455

10–14

514

305

15–19

346

284

20–24

321

674

25–34

763

362

35–44

410

460

45–54

520

179

55–59

203

240

60–64

272

299

65–74

338

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,839	32.7%
18 and over	5,844	67.3%
65 and over	891	10.3%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 79.5%

White 6.9%

Asian 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.5%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,099	79.5%
White	619	6.9%
Asian	584	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	250	2.8%
Other race	219	2.5%
Two or more races	116	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.5%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 17.8%

$10k–$15k 15.2%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.8%
$10k–$15k	15.2%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$25,847

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,500
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	25.7%
Renter occupied	74.3%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	33.3%
Large apartment buildings	17.1%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	23.6%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	41.3%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	17.5%
3 or more	5.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.1%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	436	12.6%
Cohabiting couple	186	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	741	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,089	60.5%
Households with children under 18	1,245	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	779	22.6%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	67.7%	60.2%
Married	17.5%	14.2%
Separated	2.5%	5.7%
Widowed	3.4%	5.4%
Divorced	8.9%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	0.8%
Kindergarten	295	10.1%
Elementary school	1,525	52.2%
High school	537	18.4%
College / grad school	540	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Public administration 6.1%

Other services 2.4%

Construction 2.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	31.2%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.6%
Carpool	18.5%
Public transit	10.1%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 44.4%

Under 18 years 58.0%

18 and over 37.8%

Married-couple families 22.5%

Female-led households 48.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.1%
Retirement income	8.6%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	58.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.1%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	14.0%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.2%
Teeth loss	30.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	212	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.0%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,105	93.3%
Spanish	456	5.6%
Other Indo-European	86	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	253	3.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,182	94.2%
Born in same state	8,139	93.7%
Born in different state	5,956	68.6%
Foreign born	43	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	501	5.8%
Not a US citizen	262	52.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	0.7%
Polish	58	0.7%
French	34	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	0.3%
Dutch	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53205

What city is ZIP code 53205 in?

ZIP code 53205 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53205 in?

ZIP code 53205 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53205?

44% of residents in ZIP code 53205 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 53205 mostly rentals?

74% of occupied units in ZIP code 53205 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 53205 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 53205 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 53205?

Health data for ZIP code 53205 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 53205 in?

ZIP code 53205 observes the CST timezone.