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Population and households in ZIP 53233
Household size in ZIP 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.84 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.94 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.84 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53233 are small: just 1.84 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only three of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.4 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.2 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.2 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53233 is young: half of its residents are under 24.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 23.3, in line with the national trend. No other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people is 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 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 53233 than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 53233 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53233
Renters in ZIP 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 53233 rent: 96.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. No other Wisconsin ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 53233: 17.4% 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. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 53233 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, 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 1946 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $616 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $747 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $837 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $982 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$366 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53233 pays $982 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $366 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.9% 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 center; 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 53233
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 53233 than nationally: 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.4% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.9% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.9% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 53233 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 53233
| Period | ZIP 53233 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 53233 runs well above the national rate: 8.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 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 53233 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 53233 | 1.84 | 24.2 | 13.2% | 96.3% | 17.4% | 1964 | $982 | 32.0% | 81.9% | 8.4% |
| 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 53208 | 2.45 | 33.1 | 20.7% | 61.8% | 14.1% | 1941 | $1,034 | 29.9% | 86.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 53204 | 3.02 | 31.4 | 25.0% | 74.5% | 9.8% | 1941 | $1,040 | 15.9% | 66.3% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 53202 | 1.47 | 36.7 | 1.2% | 78.6% | 10.8% | 1968 | $1,425 | 68.6% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53212 | 2.35 | 29.3 | 21.3% | 65.7% | 12.9% | 1950 | $1,067 | 35.1% | 88.9% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 53206 | 2.74 | 30.6 | 33.4% | 67.7% | 22.5% | 1939 | $1,052 | 9.2% | 83.1% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 53295 | 1.18 | 61.1 | 13.7% | 96.1% | 10.4% | 1956 | $339 | 9.3% | 55.7% | 27.2% |
| ZIP 53215 | 3.09 | 32.0 | 21.0% | 53.4% | 9.3% | 1943 | $1,000 | 11.4% | 65.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 53210 | 2.73 | 33.6 | 26.1% | 56.4% | 17.9% | 1941 | $1,087 | 22.0% | 87.0% | 10.4% |
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 53233. 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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