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53218

Wisconsin · 41,196 residents · 5.865 sq mi
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ZIP 53218 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,642. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $133,400. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Milwaukee County median. Among the 35 ZIP codes in Milwaukee County, 53218 ranks 32nd by median household income.

$45,642
US average: $82,259
$133,400
US average: $376,019
10.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
32.5%
Age 65+
10.5%
47.7%
52.3%
2.71 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(3,867)
Black70.9%(29,222)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,155)
Asian10.9%(4,483)
Other3.6%(1,469)
Diversity Score59%(24,315)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Milwaukee County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST32ND OF 35HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
53110$66,719
53129$95,012
53130$87,008
53132$109,850
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 53218?

ZIP code 53218 has about 41,196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53218?

The typical household in ZIP code 53218 earns about $45,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 53218 expensive?

In ZIP code 53218, the median home is worth about $133,400, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 53218?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 53218 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53218?

About 25.9% of people in ZIP code 53218 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024