53205 Zip Code Profile

53205 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Median household income here ($14,660) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($91,400) is lower than in the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $28,189/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 53205 is $18,936.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 53205 earn an average of $19,062/year. Women earn only $18,038/year.

2,459 people in 53205 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 53205? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.9 minutes.

The median age here is 27. There are 4,559 men and 5,491 women. The median age for men is 24 while for women the median age is 29.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,614 people (out of the 10,050 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,687 homes, and 242 businesses every day. 116 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

53205 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Marseille, France!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 682 feet above sea levell.

• Hillside/Lapham Park Community
• Johnsons Park Neighborhood Association
• Mid-Town Neighborhood Assn.
• Milwaukee Professionals Association

• North Central Business Association
• Vliet Street Business & Neighborhood Assoc.
• Walnut Area Improvement Council
• WestSide Block Club

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• Arms Around Amani Neighborhood Association, Inc.
• Brady Street Area Association
• Brewers Hill Historic District
• Cold Spring Park
• Community Advocates, Inc.
• Community Enterprise of Greater Milwaukee
• Community Village LTD
• Downer Avenue Merchants Association
• East North Avenue Association
• Eastown Association
• Glendale City Neighbors
• Havenwoods
• Hillside/Lapham Park Community
• Incarnation Development Corp.
• Jackson Park Neighborhood Association
• Lincoln Village Business Assn.
• Lindsay Park Neighborhood Association
• Martin Drive Neighborhood
• Merrill Park Neighborhood Assn.

• Murray Hill Neighborhood
• New Covenant Housing Corporation
• Northcott Neighborhood House
• Norwood Block Club
• Rosalie Manor, Inc.
• Sherman Park Community Association
• Shorewood Village Neighbors
• South Community Organization
• South Oak Park Court Neighborhood Watch
• St. Aemilian's Neighborhood Association
• Thurston Woods Neighborhood
• Uptown Crossing Business Association
• Villard Avenue Business Association
• Walnut Hill Neighborhood
• Wauwatosa City Neighbors
• We 2 Look Out
• West Allis City Neighbors
• West End
• Westown Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,050
• White Population: 578
• Black Population: 8,750
• Hispanic Population: 439
• Asian Population: 612
• Hawaiian Population: 26
• Indian Population: 84
• Male Population: 4,559
• Female Population: 5,491
• Median Age: 27
• Median Age of Males: 24
• Median Age of Females: 29

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Wisconsin
• CSA Name: Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis WI
• County: Milwaukee
• City: Milwaukee
• Longitude: -87.9
• Latitude: 43.1
• Elevation: 682 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 414/920

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,449
• Drive alone: 1,284
• Carpool: 276
• Public transit: 763
• Ride bikes or walk: 116


• Average commute time: 28.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 62
•    5 - 9: 201
•    10 - 14: 278
•    15 - 19: 478
•    20 - 24: 309
•    25 - 29: 123
•    30 - 34: 391
•    35 - 39: 53
•    40 - 44: 51
•    45 - 59: 330
•    60 - 89: 77
•    90 plus: 96

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $91,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $22,838
• Businesses: 119
• Employees: 1,815
• Annual Payroll: $43,867,000
• Average Family Income: $28,189
• Median Family Income: $14,660
• Average Income for Men: $19,062
• Average Income for Women: $18,038

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 111.0
• Sr Senator: Ron Johnson (R)
• Jr Senator: Tammy Baldwin (D)
• US House Representative: Gwen Moore (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 079
• State FIPS Code: 55

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Primary Schools

Brown Street Elementary

2029 N 20th St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 935-3100

Carter School Of Excellence

2001 W Vliet St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 933-4044

Elm Creative Arts Elementary

900 W Walnut St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 267-1800

Lloyd Street Elementary

1228 W Lloyd St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 267-1600

Siefert Elementary

1547 N 14th St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 935-1500

Starms Discovery Learn Ctr

2035 N 25th St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 933-7500

Starms Early Childhood

2616 W Garfield Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 933-5655

Starms Monumental

2407 W North Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 933-2274

V E Carter Child Development

2001 W Vliet St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 933-4044

Ymca Youth Leadership Academy

1350 W North Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 374-9400

Middle Schools

Roosevelt Middle

800 W Walnut St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 267-8800

High Schools

Metropolitan High

850 W Walnut St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 267-5400

Milwaukee Secure Detention Fac

Po Box 05704

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 212-3535

Shalom High

1749 N 16th St

Milwaukee, WI 53205

(414) 933-5019