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Household size in ZIP 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53149 average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Milwaukee area as a whole, where it has 2.45 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.73, mirroring the country. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 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 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53149 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in ZIP 53149, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 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 53149
Renters in ZIP 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 53149 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in ZIP 53149 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 53149 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, 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 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $696 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,219 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,030 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,258 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$562 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53149 costs $1,258 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $562 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
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 53149
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.9% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 53149 than nationally: 38.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53149: 97.6% 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 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 53149 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 53149
| Period | ZIP 53149 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 53149 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. 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 53149 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 53149 | 2.66 | 43.8 | 4.3% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,258 | 38.9% | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53153 | 2.66 | 41.2 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 1992 | $1,301 | 42.1% | 98.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 53119 | 2.55 | 48.4 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 6.8% | 1986 | $915 | 37.6% | 98.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 53120 | 2.45 | 44.7 | 9.1% | 21.0% | 10.6% | 1980 | $1,275 | 35.0% | 95.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 53127 | 2.51 | 46.8 | 3.9% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 1983 | $1,594 | 48.6% | 97.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 53103 | 2.41 | 49.0 | 2.3% | 3.6% | 6.4% | 1977 | $1,206 | 42.7% | 96.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53189 | 2.58 | 42.2 | 8.8% | 20.8% | 4.2% | 1984 | $1,386 | 44.7% | 97.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 53185 | 2.43 | 48.4 | 4.8% | 17.5% | 6.6% | 1985 | $1,356 | 33.3% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 53118 | 2.50 | 49.1 | 3.8% | 13.2% | 8.3% | 1981 | $1,380 | 33.0% | 97.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53167 | 2.30 | 48.9 | 9.6% | 21.4% | 15.4% | 1978 | $997 | 32.4% | 98.0% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 53150 | 2.47 | 47.2 | 5.2% | 15.4% | 3.9% | 1987 | $1,540 | 45.3% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
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 53149. 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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