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Population and households in ZIP 53017
Household size in ZIP 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53017 average 2.90 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.72, even as the national average fell. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have larger households.
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 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.2 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 53017 is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 43.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.9% of households in ZIP 53017, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 53017
Renters in ZIP 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 53017 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (34.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 53017: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. ZIP 53017 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 53017 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have newer homes.
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 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $721 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,439 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,096 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,296 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$574 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 53017 runs $1,296 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $574 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 14.2% 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 northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
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 53017
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.5% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 53017 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only 23 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 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53017: 98.4% 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 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only ten 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 53017
| Period | ZIP 53017 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53017 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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 53017 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 53017 | 2.90 | 42.9 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1991 | $1,296 | 53.9% | 98.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 53033 | 2.58 | 51.0 | 5.1% | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,344 | 49.2% | 97.0% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 53089 | 2.66 | 41.8 | 5.4% | 20.8% | 3.1% | 1989 | $1,408 | 47.6% | 96.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 53076 | 2.56 | 46.0 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 1986 | $1,203 | 45.3% | 98.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 53056 | 3.34 | 35.6 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 1997 | $2,136 | 55.1% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 53046 | 2.34 | 42.8 | 5.3% | 15.4% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,488 | 47.2% | 93.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 53022 | 2.45 | 46.3 | 5.7% | 23.1% | 2.7% | 1987 | $1,567 | 48.1% | 95.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53029 | 2.64 | 44.1 | 7.0% | 22.5% | 5.6% | 1986 | $1,545 | 51.6% | 98.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 53051 | 2.47 | 43.0 | 6.1% | 26.0% | 6.8% | 1983 | $1,539 | 48.4% | 95.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53086 | 2.44 | 44.2 | 10.9% | 18.4% | 4.7% | 1990 | $1,147 | 37.2% | 97.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 53037 | 2.40 | 45.7 | 8.3% | 25.5% | 2.2% | 1997 | $1,236 | 37.9% | 97.6% | 1.4% |
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 53017. 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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