53214 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53214 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 7.14 square miles and serves a population of 34,892 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414/262.
About ZIP code 53214
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 $165,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $59,050.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,892
population
7.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53214 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53214
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Acceptable |
| Milwaukee | Acceptable |
| Milwaukee | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53213 Milwaukee (2 mi)
53219 Milwaukee (2.1 mi)
53226 Milwaukee (2.3 mi)
53227 Milwaukee (2.4 mi)
53208 Milwaukee (2.8 mi)
53210 Milwaukee (3.7 mi)
53215 Milwaukee (3.9 mi)
53122 Elm Grove (4.1 mi)
53228 Milwaukee (4.2 mi)
53233 Milwaukee (4.3 mi)
53222 Milwaukee (4.3 mi)
53220 Milwaukee (4.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,892 |
| Population density | 4,887 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0223 |
| Longitude | -88.0158 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.5% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
34,892
Population
4,887
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$59,050
Median household income
$32,225
Per capita income
$165,900
Median home value
$947
Median monthly rent
51.7%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
9,452
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,080
Under 5
1,049
1,089
5–9
1,057
1,000
10–14
970
699
15–19
679
744
20–24
722
3,434
25–34
3,333
2,413
35–44
2,342
2,065
45–54
2,004
1,027
55–59
997
1,417
60–64
1,376
1,886
65–74
1,832
430
75–84
418
421
85+
408
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,071 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 27,821 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,395 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black or African American
7.5%
Other race
4.8%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,885 | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,311 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,122 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,884 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 1,849 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 838 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 299 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.5% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
16.9%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $59,050 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.6%
$50k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
25.5%
$150k–$200k
37.1%
$200k–$300k
22.6%
$300k–$500k
1.8%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,900 |
| Median rent / month | $947 |
| Owner occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter occupied | 48.3% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 46.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% |
| 3 or more | 12.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.6% |
| Electricity | 15.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,653 | 29.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,594 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,468 | 27.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,301 | 33.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,381 | 21.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,059 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.0% | 34.3% |
| Married | 34.9% | 35.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 18.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
37.0%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 216 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 532 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,085 | 44.7% |
| High school | 1,321 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,745 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Retail trade
10.6%
Professional & management
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Construction
5.5%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 21.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.4% |
| Government | 8.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 3.8% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
15.8%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
20.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 27.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,184 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 8.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,763 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,528 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,078 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 227 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 215 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,467 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 31,975 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 27,632 | 79.2% |
| Foreign born | 492 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,425 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 887 | 36.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,559 | 10.2% |
| French | 1,224 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 926 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 386 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 203 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 179 | 0.5% |
| German | 175 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 130 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53214
What city is ZIP code 53214 in?
ZIP code 53214 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53214 in?
ZIP code 53214 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53214?
The median home value in ZIP code 53214 is $165,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 53214?
ZIP code 53214 has an estimated population of 34,892 residents, with a density of 4,886 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53214?
The median household income in ZIP code 53214 is $59,050, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53214 in?
ZIP code 53214 observes the CST timezone.