53233 ZIP Code, Milwaukee, WI
53233 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. It covers 1.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53203, 53205 and 53204. 14,497 people live here in 4,731 households. At about 8,270 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (3% own). Median household income is $23,750, well below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 22.3, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milwaukee, WI
- County: Milwaukee County
- Land area: 1.8 sq mi
- Population: 14,497
- Median household income: $23,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,497 |
| Households | 4,731 |
| Median household income | $23,750 |
| Income per person | $13,962 |
| Median age | 22.3 |
| Homeowners | 2.9% |
| Median home value | $137,500 |
| Median rent | $853 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 50.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 58.2% |
| Broadband internet | 87.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 15.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 20.9% |
| $10–15K | 16.6% |
| $15–25K | 14.3% |
| $25–35K | 12.2% |
| $35–50K | 14.5% |
| $50–75K | 9.7% |
| $75–100K | 5.3% |
| $100–150K | 5.9% |
| $150–200K | 0.1% |
| $200K+ | 0.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.6% |
| 10–19 | 22.5% |
| 20–24 | 33.7% |
| 25–34 | 17.3% |
| 35–44 | 7.0% |
| 45–54 | 5.8% |
| 55–64 | 4.6% |
| 65–74 | 2.6% |
| 75+ | 0.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 1.2% |
| Owned outright | 1.2% |
| Rented | 80.9% |
| Vacant | 16.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 6.0% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 8.2% |
| 5–19 units | 16.9% |
| 20+ units | 68.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 53233
300 business establishments with 15,728 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 58
- Accommodation and Food Services: 55
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 32
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 28
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 26
- Retail Trade: 20
- Wholesale Trade: 14
- Construction: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53203 — Milwaukee city, WI (1 mi)
- 53205 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.2 mi)
- 53204 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.3 mi)
- 53208 — Milwaukee city, WI (1.8 mi)
- 53202 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.3 mi)
- 53295 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.4 mi)
- 53206 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.6 mi)
- 53215 — Milwaukee city, WI (2.6 mi)
Areas that include 53233
- Milwaukee, WI ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Milwaukee County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Milwaukee County
- No. 1 of 35: lowest median age in Milwaukee County
- No. 1 of 28: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Milwaukee, WI
- No. 1 of 28: lowest median age in Milwaukee, WI
Mail every home in 53233
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53233, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53233 in?
- 53233 is a Milwaukee, WI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Milwaukee.
- What county is 53233 in?
- 53233 is in Milwaukee County.
- What is the population of 53233?
- About 14,497 people (±816), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,531.
- What is the median household income in 53233?
- $23,750 (±$3,317), 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 53233?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53233 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53233?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53203 (1 mi, Milwaukee), 53205 (1.2 mi, Milwaukee), 53204 (1.3 mi, Milwaukee), 53208 (1.8 mi, Milwaukee), 53202 (2.3 mi, Milwaukee) and 53295 (2.4 mi, Milwaukee).
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