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Population and households in ZIP 53209
Household size in ZIP 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53209 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53209 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.5, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the northeast. ZIP 53209 is younger than at least four in five Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head 23.2% of households in ZIP 53209, well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 53209
Renters in ZIP 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.1% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 53209: 56.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 39.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 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 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 53209: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. ZIP 53209 has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 53209 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $765 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $839 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,079 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53209 pays $1,079 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $314 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.1% of the typical renter's income, 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 south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 53209
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 53209 (27.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 53209 is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Milwaukee area overall (92.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 53209
| Period | ZIP 53209 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 53209: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 53209 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 53209 | 2.42 | 36.5 | 23.2% | 56.1% | 11.2% | 1956 | $1,079 | 27.7% | 87.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 53218 | 2.82 | 31.1 | 31.9% | 57.9% | 9.0% | 1958 | $1,164 | 11.1% | 85.0% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 53217 | 2.65 | 41.0 | 4.8% | 23.3% | 5.8% | 1954 | $1,569 | 74.0% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53216 | 2.62 | 34.4 | 28.3% | 54.6% | 11.7% | 1949 | $1,059 | 15.6% | 85.8% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 53206 | 2.74 | 30.6 | 33.4% | 67.7% | 22.5% | 1939 | $1,052 | 9.2% | 83.1% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 53223 | 2.35 | 39.1 | 20.0% | 46.0% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,209 | 30.3% | 89.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 53210 | 2.73 | 33.6 | 26.1% | 56.4% | 17.9% | 1941 | $1,087 | 22.0% | 87.0% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 53212 | 2.35 | 29.3 | 21.3% | 65.7% | 12.9% | 1950 | $1,067 | 35.1% | 88.9% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 53211 | 2.22 | 34.4 | 5.2% | 59.9% | 8.0% | 1944 | $1,431 | 71.0% | 98.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 53225 | 2.54 | 34.6 | 24.1% | 58.2% | 8.3% | 1964 | $1,202 | 21.2% | 91.7% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 53222 | 2.29 | 37.1 | 10.5% | 33.0% | 7.7% | 1957 | $1,117 | 45.5% | 94.8% | 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 53209. 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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