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Population and households in ZIP 53204
Household size in ZIP 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.16 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53204 are large by national standards, averaging 3.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.16, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.8 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.5 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.4, ZIP 53204 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 27.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 12 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 53204 (25.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 53204
Renters in ZIP 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.2% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.6% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.1% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.5% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 53204: 74.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 45.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher 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 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 53204 as nationally: 9.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Milwaukee area as a whole (7.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 53204 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have older 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 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $689 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $745 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $802 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$351 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53204 pays $1,040 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $351 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest 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 53204
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 53204: 15.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower 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 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 57.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.5% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 66.3% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 53204 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 66.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 53204
| Period | ZIP 53204 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 53204 than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Only 18 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 11.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 53204 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 53204 | 3.02 | 31.4 | 25.0% | 74.5% | 9.8% | 1941 | $1,040 | 15.9% | 66.3% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 53215 | 3.09 | 32.0 | 21.0% | 53.4% | 9.3% | 1943 | $1,000 | 11.4% | 65.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 53233 | 1.84 | 24.2 | 13.2% | 96.3% | 17.4% | 1964 | $982 | 32.0% | 81.9% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 53203 | 1.50 | 29.5 | 6.3% | 87.1% | 9.9% | 1958 | $1,699 | 61.3% | 96.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53295 | 1.18 | 61.1 | 13.7% | 96.1% | 10.4% | 1956 | $339 | 9.3% | 55.7% | 27.2% |
| ZIP 53205 | 2.58 | 29.0 | 33.5% | 74.1% | 16.5% | 1965 | $922 | 18.6% | 86.2% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 53207 | 2.12 | 39.5 | 6.3% | 38.8% | 6.9% | 1948 | $1,240 | 45.9% | 93.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 53202 | 1.47 | 36.7 | 1.2% | 78.6% | 10.8% | 1968 | $1,425 | 68.6% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53208 | 2.45 | 33.1 | 20.7% | 61.8% | 14.1% | 1941 | $1,034 | 29.9% | 86.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 53219 | 2.31 | 39.0 | 14.7% | 38.6% | 5.3% | 1952 | $995 | 27.7% | 90.5% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 53212 | 2.35 | 29.3 | 21.3% | 65.7% | 12.9% | 1950 | $1,067 | 35.1% | 88.9% | 10.8% |
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 53204. 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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