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Population and households in ZIP 53045
Household size in ZIP 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 53045 has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, a much bigger shift than 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 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53045 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 edged down from 46.7, even as the national median rose.
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 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in ZIP 53045, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only 13 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 53045
Renters in ZIP 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 53045 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.2 points, 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 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.0% of homes in ZIP 53045 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. ZIP 53045 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 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 53045 was built around 1981, 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 newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,250 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,271 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,521 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,999 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$750 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 53045 runs $1,999 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $750 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
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 53045
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.0% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.8% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.6% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 53045: 63.6% 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 7.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 14 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 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53045: 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 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 23 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 53045
| Period | ZIP 53045 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53045 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend. 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 53045 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 53045 | 2.45 | 46.3 | 4.5% | 24.7% | 4.0% | 1981 | $1,999 | 63.6% | 98.0% | 2.7% |
| 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 53186 | 2.27 | 40.0 | 9.6% | 44.0% | 4.6% | 1968 | $1,192 | 41.6% | 95.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 53007 | 2.49 | 45.3 | 5.3% | 48.2% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,071 | 24.7% | 93.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 53226 | 2.18 | 38.8 | 8.1% | 41.7% | 6.5% | 1963 | $1,483 | 60.7% | 97.9% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53072 | 2.32 | 45.2 | 6.4% | 24.2% | 6.2% | 1989 | $1,455 | 55.3% | 97.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 53146 | 2.60 | 47.0 | 6.8% | 8.0% | 3.2% | 1968 | $1,175 | 44.3% | 95.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 53046 | 2.34 | 42.8 | 5.3% | 15.4% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,488 | 47.2% | 93.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 53151 | 2.39 | 45.6 | 6.3% | 26.9% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,535 | 48.6% | 98.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53222 | 2.29 | 37.1 | 10.5% | 33.0% | 7.7% | 1957 | $1,117 | 45.5% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
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 53045. 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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