53207 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53207 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 9.95 square miles and serves a population of 34,767 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414.
About ZIP code 53207
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 $206,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $74,073.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,767
population
9.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53207 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53207
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53207. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Acceptable |
| Milwaukee | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53235 Saint Francis (1.2 mi)
53110 Cudahy (2.5 mi)
53215 Milwaukee (3.1 mi)
53221 Milwaukee (3.1 mi)
53204 Milwaukee (3.3 mi)
53295 Milwaukee (4.2 mi)
53259 Milwaukee (4.3 mi)
53278 Milwaukee (4.3 mi)
53263 Milwaukee (4.3 mi)
53288 Milwaukee (4.3 mi)
53293 Milwaukee (4.3 mi)
53274 Milwaukee (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,767 |
| Population density | 3,494 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9779 |
| Longitude | -87.8941 |
| 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 | 33.9% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.4% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
34,767
Population
3,494
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$74,073
Median household income
$43,032
Per capita income
$206,200
Median home value
$1,084
Median monthly rent
59.7%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
10,724
Housing units
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
994
Under 5
1,010
975
5–9
989
703
10–14
713
637
15–19
646
778
20–24
790
3,744
25–34
3,802
2,960
35–44
3,005
1,792
45–54
1,819
969
55–59
983
1,019
60–64
1,034
1,725
65–74
1,752
734
75–84
746
222
85+
226
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,147 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 28,620 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,405 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
6.8%
Other race
4.4%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,710 | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,327 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,583 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 1,666 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,102 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 620 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.9% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.4% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $74,073 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
33.0%
$200k–$300k
34.2%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,084 |
| Owner occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter occupied | 40.3% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 54.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 46.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 9.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.6% |
| Electricity | 13.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,657 | 34.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,859 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,144 | 25.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,733 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,183 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,987 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 42.6% |
| Married | 43.6% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
28.5%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 298 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 581 | 9.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,585 | 42.0% |
| High school | 1,036 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,661 | 27.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Professional & management
15.1%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Retail trade
9.6%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Other services
5.1%
Construction
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.0% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 4.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
10.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 28.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 71.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,175 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.3% |
| Public insurance | 28.1% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,763 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,039 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 839 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 92 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,895 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 32,314 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 24,786 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 581 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,872 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 733 | 39.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,640 | 13.3% |
| French | 1,685 | 4.8% |
| Polish | 1,364 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 961 | 2.8% |
| German | 487 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 463 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 237 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 217 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 150 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.2% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53207
What city is ZIP code 53207 in?
ZIP code 53207 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53207 in?
ZIP code 53207 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53207?
ZIP code 53207 has an estimated population of 34,767 residents, with a density of 3,493 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53207?
The median home value in ZIP code 53207 is $206,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53207?
The median household income in ZIP code 53207 is $74,073, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53207 in?
ZIP code 53207 observes the CST timezone.