| City: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| City Alias: | Brown Deer, Glendale, River Hills |
| County: | Milwaukee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:25:05 AM |
| Population: | 44,586 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 262 / 414 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 43.1409, -87.9417 |
| Land Area: | 10.888 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 53209 has 44,586 residents and 18,696 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, younger than the state (40.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.5% male and 54.5% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (68.6%, much higher than the state average of 6.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (22.0%, much lower than the state average of 80.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (6.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 44,586Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 45,170Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 48,063Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,095.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,486Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 18,696Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $166,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.89Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 45,687 | 45,295 | 45,906 | 45,066 | 45,350 | 45,814 | 45,583 | 46,008 | 46,616 | 48,321 | 46,908 | 46,441 | 44,963 | 45,170 |
| Decennial Census | 46,917 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 44,586 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.2
Male Median Age: 33.9
Female Median Age: 38.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,592 | 1,718 | 1,776 | 1,563 | 1,167 | 1,290 | 1,273 | 1,196 | 1,130 | 1,121 | 1,196 | 1,192 | 1,256 | 1,007 | 733 | 483 | 302 | 289 |
| Female | 1,616 | 1,555 | 1,732 | 1,544 | 1,413 | 1,641 | 1,653 | 1,482 | 1,445 | 1,363 | 1,483 | 1,549 | 1,734 | 1,359 | 1,023 | 672 | 482 | 556 |
| Total | 3,208 | 3,273 | 3,508 | 3,107 | 2,580 | 2,931 | 2,926 | 2,678 | 2,575 | 2,484 | 2,679 | 2,741 | 2,990 | 2,366 | 1,756 | 1,155 | 784 | 845 |
| White: | 9,810 | 22.16% |
| Black: | 30,573 | 69.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,107 | 4.76% |
| Asian: | 877 | 1.98% |
| American Indian: | 153 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 13 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 730 | 1.65% |
| Total: | 44,263 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 20,284 | 45.49% | 33.9 years |
| Females: | 24,302 | 54.51% | 38.2 years |
| Total: | 44,586 | 100% | 36.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 42,539 | 94.18% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 701 | 1.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1,017 | 2.25% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 913 | 4.27% |
| Total Population: | 45,170 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 43,240 | 95.73% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,930 | 4.27% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $48,486, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,488 (42.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,949. Family households earn a median of $61,070 versus $31,642 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,428). By gender, male median income is $55,605 and female is $46,444, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,161 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.7%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,998 | $34,241 | $33,119 | $32,376 | $31,776 | $32,295 | $33,395 | $34,342 | $36,537 | $37,288 | $39,712 | $42,436 | $45,288 | $48,486 |
| Median Family Income | $38,555 | $40,388 | $38,757 | $37,273 | $37,911 | $39,482 | $40,671 | $41,614 | $44,727 | $45,796 | $48,708 | $52,214 | $57,692 | $61,070 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,096 | $25,355 | $22,750 | $24,392 | $23,610 | $24,051 | $23,700 | $24,245 | $26,400 | $22,354 | $25,824 | $27,079 | $29,762 | $31,642 |
| Median Male Income | $44,606 | $43,220 | $43,643 | $43,528 | $42,882 | $42,007 | $42,158 | $41,567 | $43,831 | $46,233 | $49,201 | $52,937 | $55,404 | $55,605 |
| Median Female Income | $32,647 | $34,441 | $34,351 | $33,664 | $33,589 | $34,980 | $34,746 | $36,138 | $37,809 | $35,220 | $38,484 | $41,826 | $43,935 | $46,444 |
| Employed: | 18,569 | 54.62% |
| Unemployed: | 1,743 | 5.13% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13,684 | 40.25% |
| Total: | 33,996 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5,828 | 31.39% |
| Service: | 4,542 | 24.46% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,469 | 18.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 960 | 5.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,770 | 20.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 18,569 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $166,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $49,500 (42.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,300. The median gross rent is $988, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $233 (30.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $114. Of occupied housing, owners make up 43.78% (60.97% with a mortgage, 39.03% free-and-clear) and renters 56.22% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.13%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,200 | $115,800 | $108,800 | $98,700 | $95,900 | $93,500 | $92,000 | $90,800 | $94,400 | $104,800 | $111,500 | $123,200 | $150,200 | $166,700 |
| Less than $500: | 820 | 7.47% |
| $500 to $999: | 4,630 | 42.19% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3,511 | 32.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,349 | 12.29% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 185 | 1.69% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 47 | 0.43% |
| $3,000 or more: | 14 | 0.13% |
| No Rent: | 417 | 3.80% |
| Total: | 10,973 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $755 | $787 | $772 | $772 | $791 | $814 | $827 | $856 | $874 | $835 | $898 | $952 | $980 | $988 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5,210 | 26.69% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,335 | 17.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 10,973 | 56.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 19,518 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 19,518 | 88.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,445 | 11.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,963 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11,939 | 54.36% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10,006 | 45.56% |
| Other Units: | 18 | 0.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,963 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 46.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 55.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 19.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.63%). College enrollment is 14.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 873 | 2.99% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,675 | 9.18% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9,161 | 31.43% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,792 | 19.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,427 | 8.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,239 | 17.97% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,984 | 10.24% |
| Total: | 29,151 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25,603 | 87.83% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8,223 | 28.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 20,648 | 42.28% |
| Public Insurance: | 24,736 | 50.66% |
| No Insurance: | 3,448 | 7.06% |
| Total: | 48,832 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 45,384 | 92.94% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 21.9% | 22.9% | 25.5% | 25.8% | 24.9% | 24.6% | 24.0% | 22.2% | 23.1% | 22.4% | 20.8% | 21.2% | 20.3% | 19.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 548 | 5.04% |
| Kindergarten: | 821 | 7.55% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,181 | 47.63% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,718 | 24.99% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,610 | 14.80% |
| Total: | 10,878 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,369 | 12.59% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8,720 | 80.16% |
ZIP Code 53209 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 824 business establishments, employing about 14,979 people with an annual payroll of $991,098,000. USPS data shows 20,280 residential mailboxes and 1,102 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 20,280Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,102Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 21,773Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 14,741Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 5,185Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 824Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $249,637,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $991,098,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14,979Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 53209 is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, within the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33340) and Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,555,908 people, about 2.87% of whom live in ZIP Code 53209. It covers 10.888 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.106 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,555,908Source: Census |
| MSA: | Milwaukee-Racine, WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 10.888 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.106 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 128.35 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5553000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Milwaukee city; WisconsinSource: Census |
ZIP Code 53209 is part of 2 school districts, including: Glendale-River Hills School District (Grades PK thru 08) and Milwaukee School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 11 public schools and 9 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.