53225 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53225 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 7.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53007, 53222 and 53218. 25,187 people live here in 10,014 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. At about 3,606 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (40% own). Median household income is $56,545, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 7.0 sq mi
- Population: 25,187
- Median household income: $56,545
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 25,187 |
| Households | 10,014 |
| Median household income | $56,545 |
| Income per person | $30,111 |
| Median age | 32.6 |
| Homeowners | 39.9% |
| Median home value | $188,400 |
| Median rent | $1,115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% |
| Broadband internet | 91.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.9% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.0% |
| $35–50K | 17.3% |
| $50–75K | 22.7% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 4.9% |
| $200K+ | 2.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.0% |
| 10–19 | 14.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 17.1% |
| 35–44 | 14.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 8.5% |
| 65–74 | 7.8% |
| 75+ | 4.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.2% |
| Owned outright | 9.9% |
| Rented | 53.6% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 34.4% |
| Townhome | 4.1% |
| 2–4 units | 23.6% |
| 5–19 units | 20.4% |
| 20+ units | 17.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 53225
389 business establishments with 6,587 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 85
- Retail Trade: 50
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 37
- Manufacturing: 35
- Wholesale Trade: 33
- Construction: 30
- Accommodation and Food Services: 29
- Transportation and Warehousing: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53007 — Butler village, WI (1.5 mi)
- 53222 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.3 mi)
- 53218 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.5 mi)
- 53224 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.4 mi)
- 53216 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.9 mi)
- 53223 — Milwaukee city, WI (4.3 mi)
- 53226 — Wauwatosa city, WI (4.4 mi)
- 53005 — Brookfield city, WI (4.6 mi)
Areas that include 53225
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Wauwatosa, WI ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 9 of 35: highest share of households with children in Milwaukee County
- No. 9 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) 53225, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53225 in?
- 53225 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 80% lies inside Milwaukee and 19% lies inside Wauwatosa.
- What county is 53225 in?
- 53225 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53225?
- About 25,187 people (±1,712), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 25,138.
- What is the median household income in 53225?
- $56,545 (±$6,220), 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 53225?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53225 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53225?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53007 (1.5 mi, Butler), 53222 (2.3 mi, Milwaukee), 53218 (2.5 mi, Milwaukee), 53224 (3.4 mi, Milwaukee), 53216 (3.9 mi, Milwaukee) and 53223 (4.3 mi, Milwaukee).
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