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53215

Milwaukee, WI

Total Population
59,400
Median Household Income
$49,091
Median Home Value
$132,400
Median Rent
$888

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$49,091
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$132,400
100.8% above state median
Rent
$888
100% above state median
Median Age
31.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Milwaukee, WI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 31.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 22.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$49,091
-34.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-15,996,291
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.02 people

Total Households
19,549
Family Households
37.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
32.1%
#2 Industry
Education
17.1%
#3 Industry
Finance
16.6%
Total Employed Residents:18,164

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.3%
811 workers
Public Transit
4.2%
1,038 workers
Total Commuting Workers:24,948
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.4%
26,664 employed
Labor Force
27,945
1,281 unemployed
Median Age
31.4 years
Per Capita Income
$21,352
Poverty Rate
22.9%

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