53221 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53221 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 9.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53220, 53207 and 53129. 38,044 people live here in 16,293 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. At about 4,223 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $63,265, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 9.0 sq mi
- Population: 38,044
- Median household income: $63,265
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 38,044 |
| Households | 16,293 |
| Median household income | $63,265 |
| Income per person | $35,103 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Homeowners | 56.9% |
| Median home value | $219,600 |
| Median rent | $1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% |
| Broadband internet | 91.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 31.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 16.9% |
| $100–150K | 15.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 8.8% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.9% |
| Owned outright | 19.7% |
| Rented | 41.0% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 47.9% |
| Townhome | 9.7% |
| 2–4 units | 12.0% |
| 5–19 units | 16.4% |
| 20+ units | 11.6% |
| Mobile / other | 2.4% |
Businesses in 53221
635 business establishments with 10,083 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 116
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 95
- Accommodation and Food Services: 83
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 60
- Transportation and Warehousing: 54
- Construction: 52
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 39
- Finance and Insurance: 26
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53220 — Greenfield city, WI (2.5 mi)
- 53207 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.7 mi)
- 53129 — Greendale village, WI (3.1 mi)
- 53215 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.1 mi)
- 53219 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.8 mi)
- 53235 — St. Francis city, WI (4 mi)
- 53110 — Cudahy city, WI (4.2 mi)
- 53204 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.6 mi)
Areas that include 53221
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Greenfield, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 6 of 28: highest median age in Milwaukee, WI
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53221, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53221 in?
- 53221 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 69% lies inside Milwaukee, 30% lies inside Greenfield and 1% lies inside Franklin.
- What county is 53221 in?
- 53221 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53221?
- About 38,044 people (±2,043), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 39,560.
- What is the median household income in 53221?
- $63,265 (±$5,431), 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 53221?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53221 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53221?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53220 (2.5 mi, Greenfield), 53207 (2.7 mi, Milwaukee), 53129 (3.1 mi, Greendale), 53215 (3.1 mi, Milwaukee), 53219 (3.8 mi, Milwaukee) and 53235 (4 mi, St. Francis).
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