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Population and households in ZIP 53208
Household size in ZIP 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53208 run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
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 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.1, ZIP 53208 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.8, as it has nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 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 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 53208 (20.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 53208
Renters in ZIP 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.5% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.6% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.8% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 53208: 61.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 37.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national share rose. Only ten of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 53208: 14.1% of homes are empty, 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 fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, 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 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 53208 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1941, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $732 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $753 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $818 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,034 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$302 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 53208 runs $1,034 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $302 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest 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 53208
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 53208 than nationally: 29.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
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 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.6% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 53208 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 53208
| Period | ZIP 53208 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 53208: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only 16 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 11.3 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 53208 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 53208 | 2.45 | 33.1 | 20.7% | 61.8% | 14.1% | 1941 | $1,034 | 29.9% | 86.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 53210 | 2.73 | 33.6 | 26.1% | 56.4% | 17.9% | 1941 | $1,087 | 22.0% | 87.0% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 53205 | 2.58 | 29.0 | 33.5% | 74.1% | 16.5% | 1965 | $922 | 18.6% | 86.2% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 53233 | 1.84 | 24.2 | 13.2% | 96.3% | 17.4% | 1964 | $982 | 32.0% | 81.9% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 53213 | 2.17 | 37.7 | 8.6% | 40.1% | 4.2% | 1949 | $1,377 | 65.3% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 53295 | 1.18 | 61.1 | 13.7% | 96.1% | 10.4% | 1956 | $339 | 9.3% | 55.7% | 27.2% |
| ZIP 53206 | 2.74 | 30.6 | 33.4% | 67.7% | 22.5% | 1939 | $1,052 | 9.2% | 83.1% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 53203 | 1.50 | 29.5 | 6.3% | 87.1% | 9.9% | 1958 | $1,699 | 61.3% | 96.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53216 | 2.62 | 34.4 | 28.3% | 54.6% | 11.7% | 1949 | $1,059 | 15.6% | 85.8% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 53204 | 3.02 | 31.4 | 25.0% | 74.5% | 9.8% | 1941 | $1,040 | 15.9% | 66.3% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 53214 | 2.13 | 39.1 | 11.9% | 45.8% | 8.5% | 1956 | $1,019 | 29.8% | 92.2% | 3.2% |
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 53208. 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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