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Population and households in ZIP 53206
Household size in ZIP 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 53206 holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.99, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 13 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.4 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.6 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.6, ZIP 53206 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 28.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only ten 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 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 53206: 33.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 53206
Renters in ZIP 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.8% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.4% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.7% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 53206 rent: 67.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 62.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, 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 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.5% of the housing in ZIP 53206, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.9 points since 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 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1939 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 53206 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1939, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. ZIP 53206 has the oldest homes of any Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $764 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $778 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $830 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,052 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53206 costs $1,052 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $288 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest 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 53206
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 53206: 9.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 53206 has the lowest share of college graduates of any Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.1% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.5% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.6% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 53206 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 53206
| Period | ZIP 53206 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 53206 runs well above the national rate: 12.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 11.8 points since 2006–10, 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 53206 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 53206 | 2.74 | 30.6 | 33.4% | 67.7% | 22.5% | 1939 | $1,052 | 9.2% | 83.1% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 53212 | 2.35 | 29.3 | 21.3% | 65.7% | 12.9% | 1950 | $1,067 | 35.1% | 88.9% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 53205 | 2.58 | 29.0 | 33.5% | 74.1% | 16.5% | 1965 | $922 | 18.6% | 86.2% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 53210 | 2.73 | 33.6 | 26.1% | 56.4% | 17.9% | 1941 | $1,087 | 22.0% | 87.0% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 53216 | 2.62 | 34.4 | 28.3% | 54.6% | 11.7% | 1949 | $1,059 | 15.6% | 85.8% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 53208 | 2.45 | 33.1 | 20.7% | 61.8% | 14.1% | 1941 | $1,034 | 29.9% | 86.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 53233 | 1.84 | 24.2 | 13.2% | 96.3% | 17.4% | 1964 | $982 | 32.0% | 81.9% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 53211 | 2.22 | 34.4 | 5.2% | 59.9% | 8.0% | 1944 | $1,431 | 71.0% | 98.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 53202 | 1.47 | 36.7 | 1.2% | 78.6% | 10.8% | 1968 | $1,425 | 68.6% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53203 | 1.50 | 29.5 | 6.3% | 87.1% | 9.9% | 1958 | $1,699 | 61.3% | 96.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53209 | 2.42 | 36.5 | 23.2% | 56.1% | 11.2% | 1956 | $1,079 | 27.7% | 87.8% | 7.9% |
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 53206. 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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