53227 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53227 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 5.1 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53228, 53214 and 53219. 22,885 people live here in 10,844 households. At about 4,472 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (50% own). Median household income is $73,321, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 5.1 sq mi
- Population: 22,885
- Median household income: $73,321
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,885 |
| Households | 10,844 |
| Median household income | $73,321 |
| Income per person | $44,162 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Homeowners | 50.1% |
| Median home value | $225,900 |
| Median rent | $1,051 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% |
| Broadband internet | 88.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 18.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 19.0% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.2% |
| 75+ | 6.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.8% |
| Owned outright | 14.7% |
| Rented | 46.2% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 45.1% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 11.9% |
| 5–19 units | 16.4% |
| 20+ units | 24.7% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 53227
588 business establishments with 12,689 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 136
- Retail Trade: 83
- Accommodation and Food Services: 61
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 55
- Construction: 37
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 36
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 36
- Finance and Insurance: 31
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53228 — Greenfield city, WI (1.9 mi)
- 53214 — West Allis city, WI (2.2 mi)
- 53219 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.4 mi)
- 53151 — New Berlin city, WI (3.1 mi)
- 53220 — Greenfield city, WI (3.3 mi)
- 53130 — Hales Corners village, WI (3.8 mi)
- 53226 — Wauwatosa city, WI (3.8 mi)
- 53295 — Milwaukee city, WI (3.8 mi)
Areas that include 53227
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- West Allis, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 9 of 35: highest median age in Milwaukee County
- No. 9 of 28: highest median household income in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 9 of 27: highest median home value in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 4 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) 53227, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53227 in?
- 53227 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 88% lies inside West Allis, 10% lies inside Milwaukee and 2% lies inside Greenfield.
- What county is 53227 in?
- 53227 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53227?
- About 22,885 people (±1,211), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 23,310.
- What is the median household income in 53227?
- $73,321 (±$5,093), 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 53227?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53227 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53227?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53228 (1.9 mi, Greenfield), 53214 (2.2 mi, West Allis), 53219 (2.4 mi, Milwaukee), 53151 (3.1 mi, New Berlin), 53220 (3.3 mi, Greenfield) and 53130 (3.8 mi, Hales Corners).
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