53233 Zip Code Profile

53233 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Median household income here ($13,140) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($77,300) 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 $23,574/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 53233 is $19,367.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 53233 earn an average of $12,005/year. Women earn only $8,758/year.

6,186 people in 53233 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 53233? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 15.7 minutes.

The median age here is 22. There are 9,160 men and 7,293 women. The median age for men is 23 while for women the median age is 22.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,751 people (out of the 16,453 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,711 homes, and 435 businesses every day. 2,772 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

53233 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Toronto, Canada!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 662 feet above sea levell.

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• Milwaukee Professionals Association

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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
• Hillside/Lapham Park Community
• Incarnation Development Corp.
• Jackson Park Neighborhood Association
• Lenox Heights Association
• Lincoln Village Business Assn.
• Martin Drive Neighborhood
• Merrill Park Neighborhood Assn.
• Mid-Town Neighborhood Assn.

• Murray Hill Neighborhood
• New Covenant Housing Corporation
• North Central Business Association
• 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
• Uptown Crossing Business Association
• Vliet Street Business & Neighborhood Assoc.
• Walnut Area Improvement Council
• Walnut Hill Neighborhood
• Wauwatosa City Neighbors
• West Allis City Neighbors
• West End
• Westown Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 16,453
• White Population: 9,534
• Black Population: 5,670
• Hispanic Population: 1,087
• Asian Population: 953
• Hawaiian Population: 26
• Indian Population: 172
• Male Population: 9,160
• Female Population: 7,293
• Median Age: 22
• Median Age of Males: 23
• Median Age of Females: 22

• 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: 43.0
• Elevation: 662 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 262/414

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 6,029
• Drive alone: 1,645
• Carpool: 535
• Public transit: 1,049
• Ride bikes or walk: 2,772


• Average commute time: 15.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 572
•    5 - 9: 1,552
•    10 - 14: 1,278
•    15 - 19: 873
•    20 - 24: 603
•    25 - 29: 117
•    30 - 34: 468
•    35 - 39: 42
•    40 - 44: 110
•    45 - 59: 208
•    60 - 89: 178
•    90 plus: 28

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $77,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $13,905
• Businesses: 288
• Employees: 27,468
• Annual Payroll: $877,910,000
• Average Family Income: $23,574
• Median Family Income: $13,140
• Average Income for Men: $12,005
• Average Income for Women: $8,758

• 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

Macdowell Montessori El

1706 W Highland Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 935-1400

Sch For Early Dvlpt & Achieve

2020 W Wells St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 937-2020

Middle Schools

Grand Ave Middle

2430 W Wisconsin Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 934-4200

Sarah Scott Middle

1017 N 12th St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 934-4000

High Schools

Cities Project High School

700 W Michigan St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 344-8480

Community High School

1017 N 12th St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 212-3122

Matc Project Hold

700 W State St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 297-7531

Milwaukee Hi Sch Of The Arts

2300 W Highland Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 934-7000

Milw Co Youth Educ Center

949 N 9th St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 225-6381

New Sch For Comm Serv

609 N 8th St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 273-6690

Project School To Work

609 N 8th St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 298-9330

Project Stay

609 N 8th St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 298-9300

Project Stay Senior Institute

609 N 8th St

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 298-9350

Other Schools

Milwaukee Academy Of Science

2000 W Kilbourn Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 933-0302

Other Schools

Inland Seas Sch Of Expedition

631 N. 19th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 933-9713