53217 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53217 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 14 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53209, 53223 and 53092. 29,957 people live here in 11,605 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. At about 2,127 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $133,021, well above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 14 sq mi
- Population: 29,957
- Median household income: $133,021
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,957 |
| Households | 11,605 |
| Median household income | $133,021 |
| Income per person | $77,753 |
| Median age | 40.8 |
| Homeowners | 76.1% |
| Median home value | $449,100 |
| Median rent | $1,591 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Broadband internet | 96.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 2.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.3% |
| $50–75K | 11.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 13.4% |
| $200K+ | 31.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 14.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.9% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.0% |
| Owned outright | 26.5% |
| Rented | 22.5% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.3% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 4.8% |
| 5–19 units | 4.0% |
| 20+ units | 16.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 53217
854 business establishments with 10,923 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 144
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 136
- Retail Trade: 107
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 81
- Accommodation and Food Services: 79
- Finance and Insurance: 65
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 64
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 42
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53209 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.8 mi)
- 53223 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.8 mi)
- 53092 — Mequon city, WI (4.4 mi)
- 53218 — Milwaukee city, WI (5.1 mi)
- 53211 — Milwaukee city, WI (5.4 mi)
- 53206 — Milwaukee city, WI (5.8 mi)
- 53212 — Milwaukee city, WI (5.8 mi)
- 53216 — Milwaukee city, WI (5.9 mi)
Areas that include 53217
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Whitefish Bay, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Glendale, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Fox Point, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bayside, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- River Hills, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 35: highest median household income in Milwaukee County
- No. 1 of 34: highest median home value in Milwaukee County
- No. 2 of 35: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Milwaukee County
- No. 7 of 35: highest share of households with children in Milwaukee County
- No. 6 of 35: highest median age in Milwaukee County
- No. 3 of 35: fastest population growth in Milwaukee County
- No. 1 of 28: highest median household income in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 1 of 27: highest median home value in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 1 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 7 of 28: highest share of households with children in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 2 of 28: highest median age in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 3 of 28: fastest population growth in Milwaukee, WI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53217, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53217 in?
- 53217 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 37% lies inside River Hills, 20% lies inside Fox Point, 17% lies inside Bayside and 14% lies inside Glendale.
- What county is 53217 in?
- 53217 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53217?
- About 29,957 people (±904), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,559.
- What is the median household income in 53217?
- $133,021 (±$8,921), 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 53217?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53217 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53217?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53209 (2.8 mi, Milwaukee), 53223 (3.8 mi, Milwaukee), 53092 (4.4 mi, Mequon), 53218 (5.1 mi, Milwaukee), 53211 (5.4 mi, Milwaukee) and 53206 (5.8 mi, Milwaukee).
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