53223 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53223 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 9.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53224, 53209 and 53218. 28,793 people live here in 12,006 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. At about 2,921 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (53% own). Median household income is $60,839, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 9.9 sq mi
- Population: 28,793
- Median household income: $60,839
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28,793 |
| Households | 12,006 |
| Median household income | $60,839 |
| Income per person | $33,938 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Homeowners | 53.4% |
| Median home value | $203,100 |
| Median rent | $1,109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% |
| Broadband internet | 90.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 15.8% |
| $150–200K | 5.6% |
| $200K+ | 7.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.7% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.4% |
| Owned outright | 14.9% |
| Rented | 42.5% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 46.8% |
| Townhome | 8.1% |
| 2–4 units | 10.4% |
| 5–19 units | 15.1% |
| 20+ units | 19.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 53223
627 business establishments with 17,127 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 132
- Manufacturing: 62
- Retail Trade: 62
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 57
- Wholesale Trade: 54
- Accommodation and Food Services: 40
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 38
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 33
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53224 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.6 mi)
- 53209 — Milwaukee city, WI (3 mi)
- 53218 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.3 mi)
- 53217 — River Hills village, WI (3.8 mi)
- 53092 — Mequon city, WI (4.2 mi)
- 53225 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.3 mi)
- 53216 — Milwaukee city, WI (5.2 mi)
- 53007 — Butler village, WI (5.6 mi)
Areas that include 53223
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Brown Deer, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53223, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53223 in?
- 53223 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 64% lies inside Milwaukee and 36% lies inside Brown Deer.
- What county is 53223 in?
- 53223 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53223?
- About 28,793 people (±1,796), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,884.
- What is the median household income in 53223?
- $60,839 (±$5,135), 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 53223?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53223 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53223?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53224 (2.6 mi, Milwaukee), 53209 (3 mi, Milwaukee), 53218 (3.3 mi, Milwaukee), 53217 (3.8 mi, River Hills), 53092 (4.2 mi, Mequon) and 53225 (4.3 mi, Milwaukee).
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