53225 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53225 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 6.98 square miles and serves a population of 25,953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414/262.

About ZIP code 53225

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 $165,600. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $51,082. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53225 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

25,953

population

6.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milwaukee	Acceptable
Milwaukee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53007 Butler (1.6 mi) 53222 Milwaukee (2 mi) 53218 Milwaukee (2.4 mi) 53224 Milwaukee (3.6 mi) 53216 Milwaukee (3.6 mi) 53226 Milwaukee (4.2 mi) 53223 Milwaukee (4.3 mi) 53210 Milwaukee (4.4 mi) 53005 Brookfield (4.5 mi) 53213 Milwaukee (4.8 mi) 53051 Menomonee Falls (4.9 mi) 53122 Elm Grove (5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,953
Population density	3,718 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	6.98 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.1116
Longitude	-88.0404
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	55.6%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

25,953

Population

3,718

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$51,082

Median household income

$25,625

Per capita income

$165,600

Median home value

$1,052

Median monthly rent

40.1%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

5,155

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,065

Under 5

1,089

915

5–9

935

1,146

10–14

1,172

752

15–19

769

853

20–24

872

2,110

25–34

2,158

1,793

35–44

1,834

1,488

45–54

1,522

583

55–59

596

636

60–64

651

887

65–74

906

312

75–84

319

292

85+

298

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,266	28.0%
18 and over	18,687	72.0%
65 and over	3,014	11.6%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.9%

White 26.3%

Two or more races 6.3%

Asian 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	14,813	54.9%
White	7,091	26.3%
Two or more races	1,713	6.3%
Asian	1,406	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,046	3.9%
Other race	716	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	137	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	77	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	48.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	30.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	17.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$51,082

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 25.3%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,600
Median rent / month	$1,052
Owner occupied	40.1%
Renter occupied	59.9%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	35.8%
Large apartment buildings	15.3%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	24.9%
1950–1959	30.1%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.9%
Electricity	14.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,483	24.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,148	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,452	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3,873	38.9%
Households with children under 18	3,516	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,204	22.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.3%	48.0%
Married	29.0%	27.7%
Separated	1.1%	2.5%
Widowed	1.9%	9.4%
Divorced	8.8%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	153	2.3%
Kindergarten	512	7.7%
Elementary school	3,579	53.9%
High school	1,194	18.0%
College / grad school	1,199	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Professional & management 8.1%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.9%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Construction 2.4%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 27.1%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.9%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	836	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.8%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,799	91.7%
Spanish	658	2.8%
Other Indo-European	185	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	213	0.9%
Other languages	239	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,338	93.8%
Born in same state	24,173	93.1%
Born in different state	19,188	73.9%
Foreign born	165	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,615	6.2%
Not a US citizen	813	50.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	698	2.7%
Arab	523	2%
French	448	1.7%
Polish	336	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	202	0.8%
Irish	119	0.5%
Dutch	29	0.1%
German	27	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53225

What city is ZIP code 53225 in?

ZIP code 53225 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53225 in?

ZIP code 53225 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53225 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 53225 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53225?

19% of residents in ZIP code 53225 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53225?

The median home value in ZIP code 53225 is $165,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 53225?

ZIP code 53225 has an estimated population of 25,953 residents, with a density of 3,716 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53225 in?

ZIP code 53225 observes the CST timezone.