53215 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53215 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 5.5 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53204, 53295 and 53219. 58,146 people live here in 19,328 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Wisconsin ZIP codes. It is densely built, at about 10,541 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (47% own). Median household income is $54,289, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 5.5 sq mi
- Population: 58,146
- Median household income: $54,289
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 58,146 |
| Households | 19,328 |
| Median household income | $54,289 |
| Income per person | $23,395 |
| Median age | 31.9 |
| Homeowners | 47.4% |
| Median home value | $156,800 |
| Median rent | $977 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 39.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% |
| Broadband internet | 86.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 64.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 10.3% |
| $25–35K | 11.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 21.2% |
| $75–100K | 12.6% |
| $100–150K | 12.8% |
| $150–200K | 3.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.6% |
| 10–19 | 18.5% |
| 20–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 14.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 9.6% |
| 65–74 | 6.1% |
| 75+ | 3.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.1% |
| Owned outright | 15.3% |
| Rented | 47.5% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 39.6% |
| Townhome | 5.3% |
| 2–4 units | 43.3% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 7.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 53215
800 business establishments with 19,618 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 185
- Retail Trade: 112
- Construction: 93
- Accommodation and Food Services: 83
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 75
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 61
- Transportation and Warehousing: 33
- Manufacturing: 30
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53204 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.6 mi)
- 53295 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.3 mi)
- 53219 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.6 mi)
- 53233 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.6 mi)
- 53207 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.8 mi)
- 53203 — Milwaukee city, WI (3 mi)
- 53221 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.1 mi)
- 53208 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.3 mi)
Areas that include 53215
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- West Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 35: highest share of households with children in Milwaukee County
- No. 10 of 35: lowest median age in Milwaukee County
- No. 2 of 28: highest share of households with children in Milwaukee, WI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53215, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53215 in?
- 53215 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 93% lies inside Milwaukee and 7% lies inside West Milwaukee.
- What county is 53215 in?
- 53215 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53215?
- About 58,146 people (±2,667), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 59,359.
- What is the median household income in 53215?
- $54,289 (±$3,119), 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 53215?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53215 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53215?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53204 (1.6 mi, Milwaukee), 53295 (2.3 mi, Milwaukee), 53219 (2.6 mi, Milwaukee), 53233 (2.6 mi, Milwaukee), 53207 (2.8 mi, Milwaukee) and 53203 (3 mi, Milwaukee).
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