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Population and households in ZIP 53217
Household size in ZIP 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53217 average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in the Milwaukee area overall, where it has 2.45 people. Household size has climbed from 2.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 22 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 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 53217 are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 42.4, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in ZIP 53217, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower 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 53217
Renters in ZIP 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 53217 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 53217 than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area.
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 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 53217 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, 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 northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,152 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,136 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,284 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,569 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53217 pays $1,569 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Milwaukee area ($1,290). Rents are up $418 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 53217
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.7% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.5% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.8% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.0% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 53217: 74.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 53217: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 53217 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53217
| Period | ZIP 53217 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53217 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 53217 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 53217 | 2.65 | 41.0 | 4.8% | 23.3% | 5.8% | 1954 | $1,569 | 74.0% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53209 | 2.42 | 36.5 | 23.2% | 56.1% | 11.2% | 1956 | $1,079 | 27.7% | 87.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 53211 | 2.22 | 34.4 | 5.2% | 59.9% | 8.0% | 1944 | $1,431 | 71.0% | 98.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 53223 | 2.35 | 39.1 | 20.0% | 46.0% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,209 | 30.3% | 89.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 53206 | 2.74 | 30.6 | 33.4% | 67.7% | 22.5% | 1939 | $1,052 | 9.2% | 83.1% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 53218 | 2.82 | 31.1 | 31.9% | 57.9% | 9.0% | 1958 | $1,164 | 11.1% | 85.0% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 53212 | 2.35 | 29.3 | 21.3% | 65.7% | 12.9% | 1950 | $1,067 | 35.1% | 88.9% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 53216 | 2.62 | 34.4 | 28.3% | 54.6% | 11.7% | 1949 | $1,059 | 15.6% | 85.8% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 53210 | 2.73 | 33.6 | 26.1% | 56.4% | 17.9% | 1941 | $1,087 | 22.0% | 87.0% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 53092 | 2.45 | 50.9 | 7.5% | 19.2% | 8.4% | 1981 | $2,316 | 69.4% | 98.7% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 53205 | 2.58 | 29.0 | 33.5% | 74.1% | 16.5% | 1965 | $922 | 18.6% | 86.2% | 15.2% |
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 53217. 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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