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Population and households in ZIP 53012
Household size in ZIP 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 53012 has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.60 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53012 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, in line with the national trend.
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 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 53012: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 53012
Renters in ZIP 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 53012 rent their homes (27.2%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 35.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 53012: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 53012 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the Milwaukee area overall, where the median home dates to 1968. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $817 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $912 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $984 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,281 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$464 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53012 costs $1,281 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $464 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 53012
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.3% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.7% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 53012: 54.8% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.1 points, mirroring the country. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53012: 98.6% 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 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only seven of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 53012
| Period | ZIP 53012 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53012 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 53012 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 53012 | 2.48 | 46.3 | 5.2% | 27.2% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,281 | 54.8% | 98.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 53024 | 2.41 | 42.6 | 7.0% | 35.1% | 3.7% | 1983 | $1,296 | 48.2% | 98.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53097 | 2.72 | 35.7 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 1983 | $2,669 | 63.9% | 98.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 53092 | 2.45 | 50.9 | 7.5% | 19.2% | 8.4% | 1981 | $2,316 | 69.4% | 98.7% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 53080 | 2.23 | 42.1 | 11.2% | 39.3% | 3.3% | 1975 | $1,077 | 29.3% | 96.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 53037 | 2.40 | 45.7 | 8.3% | 25.5% | 2.2% | 1997 | $1,236 | 37.9% | 97.6% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 53022 | 2.45 | 46.3 | 5.7% | 23.1% | 2.7% | 1987 | $1,567 | 48.1% | 95.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53074 | 2.24 | 42.2 | 7.3% | 33.8% | 2.6% | 1973 | $996 | 38.0% | 96.4% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53076 | 2.56 | 46.0 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 1986 | $1,203 | 45.3% | 98.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 53095 | 2.26 | 46.1 | 8.8% | 29.9% | 7.7% | 1976 | $1,250 | 32.5% | 95.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 53021 | 2.66 | 40.3 | 7.7% | 20.5% | 4.7% | 1969 | $1,198 | 24.2% | 93.5% | 5.5% |
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 53012. 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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