53154 ZIP Code — Oak Creek, WI
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53154 is located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County. It covers approximately 28.45 square miles and serves a population of 36,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 414.
About ZIP code 53154
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $86,408. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
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 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,286
population
28.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53154 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53154
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53154. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oak Creek | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53172 South Milwaukee (2.3 mi)
53110 Cudahy (4.4 mi)
53221 Milwaukee (5.3 mi)
53108 Caledonia (5.6 mi)
53235 Saint Francis (6 mi)
53207 Milwaukee (6.3 mi)
53129 Greendale (6.6 mi)
53220 Milwaukee (7.3 mi)
53402 Racine (7.8 mi)
53126 Franksville (8.5 mi)
53215 Milwaukee (8.6 mi)
53130 Hales Corners (8.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,286 |
| Population density | 1,275 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8863 |
| Longitude | -87.8886 |
| 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 | 28.7% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.5% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
36,286
Population
1,275
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$86,408
Median household income
$44,994
Per capita income
$282,500
Median home value
$1,312
Median monthly rent
59.0%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
9,370
Housing units
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
798
Under 5
774
934
5–9
905
1,378
10–14
1,336
1,082
15–19
1,049
877
20–24
850
2,957
25–34
2,868
2,433
35–44
2,359
2,565
45–54
2,488
1,535
55–59
1,488
1,434
60–64
1,390
1,587
65–74
1,540
585
75–84
567
257
85+
250
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,698 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 28,588 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,786 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
5.5%
Black or African American
3%
Other race
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,162 | 74.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,869 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,770 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 2,173 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,174 | 3% |
| Other race | 948 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.7% | 48.0% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 30.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.5% | 17.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $86,408 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
41.4%
$300k–$500k
39.8%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,312 |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
| Single-family detached | 52.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.1% |
| Electricity | 23.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,323 | 47.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,595 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,350 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,078 | 20.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,264 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,495 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 28.9% |
| Married | 51.5% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
27.4%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 278 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 644 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,750 | 43.9% |
| High school | 2,025 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,838 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Retail trade
13.2%
Professional & management
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Construction
4.7%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Other services
3.0%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
4.5%
18 and over
4.7%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
7.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 27.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 74.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,705 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.9% |
| Public insurance | 27.0% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,714 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,659 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 544 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 738 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 205 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,988 | 88.2% |
| Born in same state | 31,436 | 86.6% |
| Born in different state | 25,215 | 69.5% |
| Foreign born | 552 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,298 | 11.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,949 | 45.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,538 | 9.8% |
| French | 1,477 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 948 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 895 | 2.5% |
| German | 384 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 285 | 0.8% |
| English | 221 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 217 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53154
What city is ZIP code 53154 in?
ZIP code 53154 is primarily assigned to Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53154 in?
ZIP code 53154 falls within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53154?
ZIP code 53154 has an estimated population of 36,286 residents, with a density of 1,275 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53154?
The median home value in ZIP code 53154 is $282,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53154?
The median household income in ZIP code 53154 is $86,408, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53154 in?
ZIP code 53154 observes the CST timezone.