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Household size in ZIP 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53118 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.8 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.1 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.1, ZIP 53118 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.2, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.8% of households in ZIP 53118, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 53118
Renters in ZIP 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.2% of households in ZIP 53118 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 31.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 53118 is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 53118 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 median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $794 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,230 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,209 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,380 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$586 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53118 costs $1,380 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider Milwaukee area ($1,290). Rents are up $586 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 53118
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 53118 (33.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Milwaukee area as a whole (39.2%). The share with a degree is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53118: 97.0% 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 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 53118 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53118
| Period | ZIP 53118 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53118 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, 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 53118 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 53118 | 2.50 | 49.1 | 3.8% | 13.2% | 8.3% | 1981 | $1,380 | 33.0% | 97.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53153 | 2.66 | 41.2 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 1992 | $1,301 | 42.1% | 98.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 53183 | 2.91 | 46.0 | 3.1% | 12.6% | 4.7% | 1984 | $1,336 | 46.5% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53127 | 2.51 | 46.8 | 3.9% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 1983 | $1,594 | 48.6% | 97.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 53018 | 2.40 | 46.8 | 9.2% | 24.6% | 6.0% | 1987 | $1,568 | 55.0% | 99.5% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 53178 | 2.43 | 47.6 | 2.9% | 22.8% | 7.6% | 1977 | $951 | 28.3% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 53119 | 2.55 | 48.4 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 6.8% | 1986 | $915 | 37.6% | 98.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 53156 | 2.56 | 40.8 | 4.4% | 21.0% | 9.3% | 1966 | $913 | 26.6% | 92.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 53149 | 2.66 | 43.8 | 4.3% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,258 | 38.9% | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53137 | 2.41 | 47.3 | 4.2% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 1980 | $1,232 | 28.0% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 53188 | 2.41 | 41.6 | 9.9% | 33.8% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,437 | 44.0% | 96.6% | 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 53118. 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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