53205 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53205 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 1.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53233, 53203 and 53206. 9,265 people live here in 3,539 households. At about 6,412 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (27% own). Median household income is $31,529, well below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 27.9, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 1.4 sq mi
- Population: 9,265
- Median household income: $31,529
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,265 |
| Households | 3,539 |
| Median household income | $31,529 |
| Income per person | $18,591 |
| Median age | 27.9 |
| Homeowners | 27.4% |
| Median home value | $124,200 |
| Median rent | $869 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 45.0% |
| Broadband internet | 80.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 14.7% |
| $10–15K | 11.9% |
| $15–25K | 18.3% |
| $25–35K | 9.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 10.1% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 6.8% |
| $150–200K | 3.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 20.4% |
| 10–19 | 17.8% |
| 20–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 18.5% |
| 35–44 | 8.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.5% |
| 55–64 | 8.4% |
| 65–74 | 7.1% |
| 75+ | 2.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.8% |
| Owned outright | 11.5% |
| Rented | 62.6% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 32.2% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 30.6% |
| 5–19 units | 8.9% |
| 20+ units | 20.7% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 53205
142 business establishments with 1,460 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 39
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 25
- Retail Trade: 20
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 10
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Information: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53233 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.2 mi)
- 53203 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.4 mi)
- 53206 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.5 mi)
- 53208 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.9 mi)
- 53212 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.9 mi)
- 53202 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.1 mi)
- 53210 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.3 mi)
- 53204 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.4 mi)
Areas that include 53205
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 35: highest share of households with children in Milwaukee County
- No. 8 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Milwaukee County
- No. 2 of 35: lowest median age in Milwaukee County
- No. 4 of 35: fastest population growth in Milwaukee County
- No. 5 of 28: highest share of households with children in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 7 of 28: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 2 of 28: lowest median age in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 4 of 28: fastest population growth in Milwaukee, WI
Mail every home in 53205
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53205, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53205 in?
- 53205 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Milwaukee.
- What county is 53205 in?
- 53205 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53205?
- About 9,265 people (±945), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,397.
- What is the median household income in 53205?
- $31,529 (±$4,637), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 53205?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53205 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53205?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53233 (1.2 mi, Milwaukee), 53203 (1.4 mi, Milwaukee), 53206 (1.5 mi, Milwaukee), 53208 (1.9 mi, Milwaukee), 53212 (1.9 mi, Milwaukee) and 53202 (2.1 mi, Milwaukee).
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