53219 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53219 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 5.04 square miles and serves a population of 35,223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414.
About ZIP code 53219
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $68,332. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
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 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,223
population
5.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53219 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53219
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53219. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Acceptable |
| Milwaukee | Acceptable |
| Milwaukee | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53214 Milwaukee (2.1 mi)
53215 Milwaukee (2.5 mi)
53220 Milwaukee (2.6 mi)
53227 Milwaukee (2.6 mi)
53208 Milwaukee (3.4 mi)
53228 Milwaukee (3.4 mi)
53213 Milwaukee (3.7 mi)
53204 Milwaukee (3.7 mi)
53221 Milwaukee (4 mi)
53233 Milwaukee (4 mi)
53129 Greendale (4.1 mi)
53226 Milwaukee (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,223 |
| Population density | 6,989 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9967 |
| Longitude | -87.9919 |
| 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 | 41.3% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.3% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
35,223
Population
6,989
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$68,332
Median household income
$33,563
Per capita income
$174,000
Median home value
$918
Median monthly rent
62.6%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
10,011
Housing units
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,214
Under 5
1,259
1,056
5–9
1,095
881
10–14
913
1,114
15–19
1,156
848
20–24
880
2,837
25–34
2,943
2,282
35–44
2,367
1,983
45–54
2,057
1,185
55–59
1,229
1,151
60–64
1,194
1,822
65–74
1,890
510
75–84
530
406
85+
421
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,891 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 27,332 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,579 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic or Latino
15.3%
Two or more races
10.5%
Other race
7.7%
Black or African American
4%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,533 | 59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,353 | 15.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,364 | 10.5% |
| Other race | 3,211 | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,678 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,154 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 273 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.3% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.3% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $68,332 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
46.0%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,000 |
| Median rent / month | $918 |
| Owner occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter occupied | 37.4% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 62.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 36.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.0% |
| Electricity | 14.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,641 | 37.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,700 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,214 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,420 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,057 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,380 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.8% | 36.2% |
| Married | 41.7% | 40.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 196 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 718 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,044 | 42.0% |
| High school | 1,772 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,524 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Professional & management
10.4%
Retail trade
9.4%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Construction
5.3%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
11.2%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 26.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,571 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,750 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 2,736 | 8.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,083 | 6.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 112 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 461 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,977 | 90.8% |
| Born in same state | 31,112 | 88.3% |
| Born in different state | 26,419 | 75.0% |
| Foreign born | 865 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,246 | 9.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,185 | 36.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,689 | 7.6% |
| Polish | 1,443 | 4.1% |
| French | 1,374 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 525 | 1.5% |
| English | 346 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 275 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 204 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 149 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 57 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53219
What city is ZIP code 53219 in?
ZIP code 53219 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53219 in?
ZIP code 53219 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53219?
The median home value in ZIP code 53219 is $174,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 53219?
ZIP code 53219 has an estimated population of 35,223 residents, with a density of 6,983 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53219?
The median household income in ZIP code 53219 is $68,332, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53219 in?
ZIP code 53219 observes the CST timezone.