53211 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53211 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 4.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53212, 53202 and 53206. 34,234 people live here in 15,146 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. At about 8,634 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (40% own). Median household income is $75,256, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485; 24% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 4.0 sq mi
- Population: 34,234
- Median household income: $75,256
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 34,234 |
| Households | 15,146 |
| Median household income | $75,256 |
| Income per person | $55,748 |
| Median age | 31.7 |
| Homeowners | 40.1% |
| Median home value | $434,500 |
| Median rent | $1,287 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% |
| Broadband internet | 91.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.1% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.7% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 14.4% |
| $75–100K | 8.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.4% |
| $150–200K | 10.0% |
| $200K+ | 16.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.0% |
| 10–19 | 14.3% |
| 20–24 | 16.9% |
| 25–34 | 16.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 8.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 5.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.2% |
| Owned outright | 11.9% |
| Rented | 55.4% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 32.8% |
| Townhome | 4.2% |
| 2–4 units | 24.8% |
| 5–19 units | 11.3% |
| 20+ units | 26.6% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 53211
554 business establishments with 7,064 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 112
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 82
- Accommodation and Food Services: 77
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 67
- Retail Trade: 54
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 44
- Finance and Insurance: 25
- Construction: 18
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53212 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.4 mi)
- 53202 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.4 mi)
- 53206 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.6 mi)
- 53205 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.3 mi)
- 53203 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.5 mi)
- 53233 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.1 mi)
- 53209 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.5 mi)
- 53210 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.7 mi)
Areas that include 53211
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Whitefish Bay, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Shorewood, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 11 of 35: highest median household income in Milwaukee County
- No. 2 of 34: highest median home value in Milwaukee County
- No. 4 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Milwaukee County
- No. 8 of 35: lowest median age in Milwaukee County
- No. 7 of 28: highest median household income in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 2 of 27: highest median home value in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 4 of 28: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 8 of 28: lowest median age in Milwaukee, WI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53211, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53211 in?
- 53211 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 50% lies inside Milwaukee, 40% lies inside Shorewood and 10% lies inside Whitefish Bay.
- What county is 53211 in?
- 53211 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53211?
- About 34,234 people (±1,165), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 36,327.
- What is the median household income in 53211?
- $75,256 (±$5,217), 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 53211?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53211 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53211?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53212 (1.4 mi, Milwaukee), 53202 (2.4 mi, Milwaukee), 53206 (2.6 mi, Milwaukee), 53205 (3.3 mi, Milwaukee), 53203 (3.5 mi, Milwaukee) and 53233 (4.1 mi, Milwaukee).
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