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Population and households in ZIP 53005
Household size in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 53005 has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Milwaukee area as a whole, where it has 2.45 people. Household size has edged down from 2.64 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53005 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 53005: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 53005 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Wisconsin ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 53005
Renters in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.3% of households in ZIP 53005 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 23 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in ZIP 53005 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 53005 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,384 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,280 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,618 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,899 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$515 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 53005 runs $1,899 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $515 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 53005
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.1% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.2% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.3% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 53005: 62.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 11.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53005: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 53005
| Period | ZIP 53005 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53005 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 53005 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 53005 | 2.57 | 44.7 | 5.5% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 1968 | $1,899 | 62.3% | 98.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 53122 | 2.76 | 47.5 | 6.4% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 1964 | $1,766 | 74.2% | 99.1% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 53045 | 2.45 | 46.3 | 4.5% | 24.7% | 4.0% | 1981 | $1,999 | 63.6% | 98.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 53226 | 2.18 | 38.8 | 8.1% | 41.7% | 6.5% | 1963 | $1,483 | 60.7% | 97.9% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53007 | 2.49 | 45.3 | 5.3% | 48.2% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,071 | 24.7% | 93.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 53222 | 2.29 | 37.1 | 10.5% | 33.0% | 7.7% | 1957 | $1,117 | 45.5% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 53225 | 2.54 | 34.6 | 24.1% | 58.2% | 8.3% | 1964 | $1,202 | 21.2% | 91.7% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 53213 | 2.17 | 37.7 | 8.6% | 40.1% | 4.2% | 1949 | $1,377 | 65.3% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53214 | 2.13 | 39.1 | 11.9% | 45.8% | 8.5% | 1956 | $1,019 | 29.8% | 92.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 53227 | 2.11 | 41.6 | 10.7% | 49.4% | 8.4% | 1963 | $1,023 | 28.8% | 93.6% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 53151 | 2.39 | 45.6 | 6.3% | 26.9% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,535 | 48.6% | 98.0% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 53005. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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