53220 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53220 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 5.55 square miles and serves a population of 26,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414.
About ZIP code 53220
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 $205,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $68,421. 34% 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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,931
population
5.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53220
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Acceptable |
| Milwaukee | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53129 Greendale (1.6 mi)
53221 Milwaukee (2.5 mi)
53219 Milwaukee (2.6 mi)
53228 Milwaukee (2.6 mi)
53130 Hales Corners (3.1 mi)
53227 Milwaukee (3.5 mi)
53215 Milwaukee (3.9 mi)
53214 Milwaukee (4.5 mi)
53207 Milwaukee (5.1 mi)
53204 Milwaukee (5.4 mi)
53208 Milwaukee (5.9 mi)
53233 Milwaukee (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,931 |
| Population density | 4,852 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9596 |
| Longitude | -87.9929 |
| 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 | 40.3% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
26,931
Population
4,852
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$68,421
Median household income
$37,834
Per capita income
$205,200
Median home value
$1,014
Median monthly rent
57.4%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
7,447
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
824
Under 5
889
688
5–9
744
681
10–14
736
614
15–19
664
636
20–24
686
1,970
25–34
2,127
1,906
35–44
2,059
1,524
45–54
1,645
1,026
55–59
1,109
626
60–64
677
1,516
65–74
1,637
671
75–84
725
265
85+
286
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,271 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 21,660 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,100 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.7%
Hispanic or Latino
14.5%
Two or more races
8.8%
Other race
7.9%
Asian
5.5%
Black or African American
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,491 | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,559 | 14.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,765 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 2,485 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 1,736 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,293 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 153 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.3% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
24.8%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $68,421 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
30.4%
$200k–$300k
43.9%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,014 |
| Owner occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter occupied | 42.6% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 50.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.4% |
| Electricity | 20.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,290 | 35.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,153 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,593 | 21.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,922 | 32.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,109 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,782 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 35.7% |
| Married | 43.1% | 38.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
37.7%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 260 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 532 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,363 | 43.8% |
| High school | 883 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,356 | 25.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Professional & management
11.3%
Retail trade
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Construction
4.7%
Other services
4.3%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.8% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
19.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 24.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,330 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 23.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,218 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 2,094 | 8.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,209 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 397 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 421 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,619 | 87.7% |
| Born in same state | 22,313 | 82.9% |
| Born in different state | 18,968 | 70.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,306 | 4.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,312 | 12.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,766 | 53.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,754 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 880 | 3.3% |
| French | 565 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 434 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 215 | 0.8% |
| English | 186 | 0.7% |
| German | 122 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 59 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53220
What city is ZIP code 53220 in?
ZIP code 53220 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53220 in?
ZIP code 53220 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53220?
ZIP code 53220 has an estimated population of 26,931 residents, with a density of 4,850 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53220?
The median home value in ZIP code 53220 is $205,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53220?
The median household income in ZIP code 53220 is $68,421, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53220 in?
ZIP code 53220 observes the CST timezone.