53223 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53223 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 9.86 square miles and serves a population of 28,899 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414.

About ZIP code 53223

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $57,120. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53223 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,899

population

9.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milwaukee	Acceptable
Milwaukee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53224 Milwaukee (2.2 mi) 53209 Milwaukee (3.1 mi) 53218 Milwaukee (3.3 mi) 53217 Milwaukee (3.9 mi) 53225 Milwaukee (4.3 mi) 53092 Mequon (4.6 mi) 53097 Mequon (5.1 mi) 53216 Milwaukee (5.3 mi) 53007 Butler (5.5 mi) 53222 Milwaukee (6 mi) 53210 Milwaukee (6.6 mi) 53051 Menomonee Falls (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,899
Population density	2,931 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	9.86 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	43.1632
Longitude	-87.9941
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	48.7%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

28,899

Population

2,931

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$57,120

Median household income

$30,445

Per capita income

$171,100

Median home value

$1,022

Median monthly rent

50.2%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

7,181

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

985

Under 5

1,091

995

5–9

1,103

1,056

10–14

1,171

925

15–19

1,026

650

20–24

721

1,773

25–34

1,965

1,526

35–44

1,691

1,555

45–54

1,724

931

55–59

1,032

787

60–64

873

1,556

65–74

1,725

731

75–84

811

235

85+

261

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,627	26.4%
18 and over	21,272	73.6%
65 and over	5,319	18.4%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.2%

White 30.1%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	16,128	54.2%
White	8,967	30.1%
Two or more races	1,754	5.9%
Asian	1,576	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	870	2.9%
Other race	469	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$57,120

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,100
Median rent / month	$1,022
Owner occupied	50.2%
Renter occupied	49.8%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	43.3%
Large apartment buildings	22.1%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	26.2%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	24.5%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	18.1%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.7%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,252	34.8%
Cohabiting couple	580	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	2,443	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4,954	40.5%
Households with children under 18	3,772	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,861	31.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	44.3%
Married	42.7%	35.0%
Separated	1.7%	1.8%
Widowed	1.7%	8.0%
Divorced	10.3%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	319	3.8%
Kindergarten	781	9.4%
Elementary school	3,527	42.3%
High school	1,664	20.0%
College / grad school	2,042	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Retail trade 10.3%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Construction 2.0%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,546	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,823	92.8%
Spanish	835	3.1%
Other Indo-European	205	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	337	1.3%
Other languages	277	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,989	93.4%
Born in same state	26,825	92.8%
Born in different state	20,501	70.9%
Foreign born	164	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,910	6.6%
Not a US citizen	1,471	77.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,143	4%
French	946	3.3%
Arab	406	1.4%
Polish	345	1.2%
English	152	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	120	0.4%
Irish	29	0.1%
Norwegian	24	0.1%
Dutch	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53223

What city is ZIP code 53223 in?

ZIP code 53223 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53223 in?

ZIP code 53223 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53223?

The median home value in ZIP code 53223 is $171,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 53223?

ZIP code 53223 has an estimated population of 28,899 residents, with a density of 2,932 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53223?

The median household income in ZIP code 53223 is $57,120, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53223 in?

ZIP code 53223 observes the CST timezone.