53209 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53209 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53218, 53217 and 53223. 45,170 people live here in 19,518 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Wisconsin ZIP codes. At about 4,149 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (44% own). Median household income is $48,486, well below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 45,170
- Median household income: $48,486
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 45,170 |
| Households | 19,518 |
| Median household income | $48,486 |
| Income per person | $29,409 |
| Median age | 36 |
| Homeowners | 43.8% |
| Median home value | $166,700 |
| Median rent | $988 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 9.3% |
| $15–25K | 11.0% |
| $25–35K | 10.0% |
| $35–50K | 13.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.8% |
| $100–150K | 11.6% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.3% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.4% |
| Owned outright | 15.1% |
| Rented | 49.5% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 49.5% |
| Townhome | 4.9% |
| 2–4 units | 23.0% |
| 5–19 units | 9.4% |
| 20+ units | 13.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.1% |
Businesses in 53209
824 business establishments with 14,979 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 193
- Retail Trade: 97
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 83
- Manufacturing: 68
- Construction: 65
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 54
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 47
- Accommodation and Food Services: 41
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53218 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.4 mi)
- 53217 — River Hills village, WI (2.8 mi)
- 53223 — Milwaukee city, WI (3 mi)
- 53216 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.2 mi)
- 53206 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.7 mi)
- 53210 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.3 mi)
- 53212 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.3 mi)
- 53211 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.5 mi)
Areas that include 53209
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Glendale, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Brown Deer, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 10 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Milwaukee County
- No. 9 of 28: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Milwaukee, WI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53209, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53209 in?
- 53209 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 61% lies inside Milwaukee, 31% lies inside Glendale and 8% lies inside Brown Deer.
- What county is 53209 in?
- 53209 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53209?
- About 45,170 people (±2,555), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 44,586.
- What is the median household income in 53209?
- $48,486 (±$3,725), 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 53209?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53209 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53209?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53218 (2.4 mi, Milwaukee), 53217 (2.8 mi, River Hills), 53223 (3 mi, Milwaukee), 53216 (3.2 mi, Milwaukee), 53206 (3.7 mi, Milwaukee) and 53210 (4.3 mi, Milwaukee).
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