53205 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to MILWAUKEE, WI 53205

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 Sofia, Bulgaria!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 682 feet above sea levell.

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  • 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
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 53205 Zip Code

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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

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Sex Offender Information

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