Population 8,559 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 53040: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 53040
Household size in ZIP 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53040 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.57 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in ZIP 53040 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the 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 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 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 53040: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 53040
Renters in ZIP 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.1% of households in ZIP 53040 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (36.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 20 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 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in ZIP 53040 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other Wisconsin ZIP codes, ZIP 53040 has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 53040 was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Milwaukee area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1974 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 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $703 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $827 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $926 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,184 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53040 costs $1,184 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $482 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
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 53040
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 53040: 23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 53040: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 53040
| Period | ZIP 53040 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 53040 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area. 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 53040 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 53040 | 2.51 | 39.9 | 7.7% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 1983 | $1,184 | 23.7% | 94.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 53090 | 2.48 | 43.3 | 8.4% | 22.2% | 4.2% | 1981 | $1,215 | 28.9% | 95.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 53010 | 2.45 | 47.4 | 6.9% | 17.3% | 8.1% | 1973 | $983 | 20.9% | 95.2% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 53095 | 2.26 | 46.1 | 8.8% | 29.9% | 7.7% | 1976 | $1,250 | 32.5% | 95.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 53002 | 2.72 | 41.1 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,124 | 25.0% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 53001 | 2.48 | 46.6 | 4.9% | 14.0% | 6.0% | 1967 | $911 | 24.4% | 95.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 53021 | 2.66 | 40.3 | 7.7% | 20.5% | 4.7% | 1969 | $1,198 | 24.2% | 93.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 53075 | 2.42 | 45.9 | 5.1% | 17.7% | 8.9% | 1967 | $899 | 26.9% | 93.0% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 53091 | 2.47 | 42.5 | 8.5% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 1970 | $901 | 17.0% | 94.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 53011 | 2.48 | 48.3 | 4.3% | 11.8% | 12.3% | 1976 | $1,076 | 19.7% | 92.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 53048 | 2.27 | 42.8 | 13.1% | 31.4% | 8.5% | 1984 | $1,104 | 21.8% | 92.6% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 36089, AL · 70466, LA · 70392, LA · 68410, NE · 52060, IA · 49327, MI · 48455, MI · 45692, OH · 44270, OH · 40069, KY
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 53040. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.