53227 ZIP Code — Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53227 is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 5.12 square miles and serves a population of 23,263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414/262.
About ZIP code 53227
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $68,533.
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 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,263
population
5.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53227 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53227
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Acceptable |
| Milwaukee | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53228 Milwaukee (2 mi)
53214 Milwaukee (2.4 mi)
53219 Milwaukee (2.6 mi)
53220 Milwaukee (3.5 mi)
53130 Hales Corners (3.7 mi)
53226 Milwaukee (3.9 mi)
53122 Elm Grove (4.4 mi)
53213 Milwaukee (4.4 mi)
53129 Greendale (4.5 mi)
53208 Milwaukee (5.1 mi)
53215 Milwaukee (5.1 mi)
53005 Brookfield (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,263 |
| Population density | 4,544 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9943 |
| Longitude | -88.0429 |
| 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 | 46.2% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
23,263
Population
4,544
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$68,533
Median household income
$39,670
Per capita income
$196,100
Median home value
$999
Median monthly rent
47.5%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
5,830
Housing units
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
660
Under 5
669
605
5–9
614
600
10–14
608
570
15–19
578
575
20–24
584
2,177
25–34
2,208
1,743
35–44
1,767
1,040
45–54
1,054
784
55–59
796
755
60–64
766
1,266
65–74
1,283
517
75–84
524
258
85+
262
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,543 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 18,720 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,110 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.3%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Black or African American
5.1%
Other race
4%
Asian
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,670 | 71.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,115 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,522 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,268 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 984 | 4% |
| Asian | 935 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 291 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.2% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $68,533 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
35.0%
$200k–$300k
36.1%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,100 |
| Median rent / month | $999 |
| Owner occupied | 47.5% |
| Renter occupied | 52.5% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 45.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 24.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% |
| 3 or more | 11.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.7% |
| Electricity | 22.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,866 | 36.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,090 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,404 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,345 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,437 | 22.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,030 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.7% | 38.5% |
| Married | 45.8% | 37.6% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 186 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 267 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,730 | 36.6% |
| High school | 1,173 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,368 | 29.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Professional & management
13.2%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Construction
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.1% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.6% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
8.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 25.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 71.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,240 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 33.2% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,934 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 589 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 356 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 42 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,135 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 21,783 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 18,371 | 79.0% |
| Foreign born | 352 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,128 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 418 | 37.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,456 | 10.6% |
| French | 1,303 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 955 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 746 | 3.2% |
| English | 161 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 160 | 0.7% |
| German | 156 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 42 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 90.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53227
What city is ZIP code 53227 in?
ZIP code 53227 is primarily assigned to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53227 in?
ZIP code 53227 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53227?
ZIP code 53227 has an estimated population of 23,263 residents, with a density of 4,546 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53227?
The median home value in ZIP code 53227 is $196,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53227?
The median household income in ZIP code 53227 is $68,533, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53227 in?
ZIP code 53227 observes the CST timezone.