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Population and households in ZIP 53212
Household size in ZIP 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
ZIP 53212 is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.42 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the north 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 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53212 is young: half of its residents are under 29.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 31.7, even as the national median rose. Only seven 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 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 53212: 21.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 53212
Renters in ZIP 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.4% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.2% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.7% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.7% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 53212 rent: 65.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (38.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Only nine 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 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 53212 than nationally: 12.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 3.4 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 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 53212 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $775 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $872 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,067 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$352 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53212 pays $1,067 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $352 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 53212
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 53212 (35.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Milwaukee area (39.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 53212 have finished high school as nationally: 88.9%, 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 10.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 53212
| Period | ZIP 53212 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 53212: 10.8% 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 two have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 53212 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 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 53206 | 2.74 | 30.6 | 33.4% | 67.7% | 22.5% | 1939 | $1,052 | 9.2% | 83.1% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 53202 | 1.47 | 36.7 | 1.2% | 78.6% | 10.8% | 1968 | $1,425 | 68.6% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53205 | 2.58 | 29.0 | 33.5% | 74.1% | 16.5% | 1965 | $922 | 18.6% | 86.2% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 53203 | 1.50 | 29.5 | 6.3% | 87.1% | 9.9% | 1958 | $1,699 | 61.3% | 96.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53233 | 1.84 | 24.2 | 13.2% | 96.3% | 17.4% | 1964 | $982 | 32.0% | 81.9% | 8.4% |
| 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 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% |
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 53212. 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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