53210 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53210, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53210 is a zip code in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, which covers Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, with a total population of 25,706 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 53210 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53210.

The estimated population of people living in 53210 is 25,706, with a median age of 31.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53210 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,706
 -0.36% -4.21%
2020
25,800
 -3.71% -
2019
26,793
 -1.45% -
2018
27,188
+1.31%
-
2017
26,837
 - -

Population of 53210 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53210 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
16.3%
19.1%
 -14.66%
Black/African American
69.4%
72%
 -3.61%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
7.1%
4.1%
 +73.17%
Asian
2.2%
1.9%
 +15.79%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
2.6%
 +80.77%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53210 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 53210 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53210 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53210 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.1 +2.98% 28.6 +9.16% 32.2 +1.58%
2020 30.2 +1.34% 26.2 +0.38% 31.7 +0.96%
2019 29.8 +0.68% 26.1 +1.95% 31.4 -1.26%
2018 29.6 -1.99% 25.6 +0.79% 31.8 -3.93%
2017 30.2 - 25.4 - 33.1 -

The median age of the 53210 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 53210 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,670 -9.66% 2,167 +2.71% 2,416 2,202
10 to 19 2,490 -12.15% 2,443 -11.9% 2,197 2,140
20 to 29 1,693 -24.93% 1,917 +17.16% 1,306 2,236
30 to 39 1,352 +16.78% 2,229 -1.98% 1,582 2,181
40 to 49 1,288 -7.64% 1,732 -3.01% 1,170 1,674
50 to 59 1,453 -12.28% 2,061 -18.28% 1,261 1,705
60 to 69 964 -10.29% 1,214 +17.67% 863 1,427
70+ 418 +44.85% 746 +3.92% 586 760

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53210 zip code is $38,447.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 53210.

  • Under 25
    $21,848.00
  • 25 to 44
    $40,509.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,575.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,861.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53210 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 53210, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 53210 is currently $51,096.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.19% of households in 53210 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 53210 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53210 is $19,901.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53210 by the total population of 53210.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53210 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53210 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53210 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53210 zip over the age of 16 is 18,391.

Of those people, a total of 58.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 53210 is 53.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 53210 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,640 36.70% 14.80%
20 to 24 years 1,637 66.50% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 1,905 82.00% 16.20%
30 to 34 years 2,014 78.00% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 3,398 71.10% 9.10%
45 to 54 years 2,522 69.30% 5.40%
55 to 59 years 1,639 48.60% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,257 58.20% 4.60%
65 to 74 years 1,662 12.60% 1.90%
75 years and over 717 1.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53210. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,886 68.20% 4.20%
Black or African American 12,833 53.80% 9.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 66 53.00% 0.00%
Asian 400 78.50% 14.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 361 78.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 845 64.50% 16.90%
Hispanic or Latino 999 71.00% 10.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,613 68.10% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53210 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 53210 is 9,846, with median earnings of $33,468.00.

Women in 53210 are earning approximately 79.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,846 $33,468.00
Male 3,875 $38,234.00
Female 5,971 $30,190.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53210 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 702 $63,650.00
Business and Financial 240 $52,794.00
Computer and Mathematical 131 $47,015.00
Architecture and Engineering 118 $113,214.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $70,441.00
Community and Social Service 358 $41,848.00
Legal 130 $110,385.00
Educational and Library 756 $31,909.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 129 $24,450.00
Healthcare Practitioners 533 $38,931.00
Healthcare Support 1,127 $25,473.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 213 $33,405.00
Law Enforcement 45 $74,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 609 $16,953.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 451 $24,539.00
Personal Care and Service 316 $17,816.00
Sales 795 $15,587.00
Office and Administrative Support 980 $35,196.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $34,271.00
Construction and Extraction 225 $64,917.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 149 $34,821.00
Production 988 $34,775.00
Transportation and Material Moving 206 $33,906.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53210 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 53210.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 266 $66,250.00 436 $63,466.00
Business and Financial 127 $80,938.00 113 $32,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $56,442.00 74 $46,633.00
Architecture and Engineering 118 $113,214.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 46 $67,321.00
Community and Social Service 167 $40,605.00 191 $51,250.00
Legal 30 $0.00 100 $48,523.00
Educational and Library 175 $46,103.00 581 $30,792.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $23,150.00 66 $51,071.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $66,250.00 484 $38,508.00
Healthcare Support 74 $16,250.00 1,053 $25,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 136 $30,179.00 77 $34,676.00
Law Enforcement 31 $80,655.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 237 $16,992.00 372 $16,927.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 197 $18,702.00 254 $27,197.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $45,179.00 290 $17,730.00
Sales 251 $14,125.00 544 $15,975.00
Office and Administrative Support 201 $39,375.00 779 $34,247.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $34,271.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 225 $64,917.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 149 $34,821.00 0 $0.00
Production 734 $39,000.00 254 $32,803.00
Transportation and Material Moving 140 $34,063.00 66 $27,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,366 households in 53210, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,937 families living in the 53210 zip code with an average family size of 3.43 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 53210:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,823 723 3,391 3,429
Average Household Size 3.56 3.56 3.64 1.17
Total Families 1,823 723 3,391 0
Average Household Size 3.44 3.07 3.5 0

Poverty

Of the 5,937 families living in 53210, 26.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53210:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,953 housing units in 53210.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,366 85.51%
Vacant 1,587 14.49%

54.68% of the total 10,953 housing units in 53210 are rental units. This is approximately 5,989 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,239 are occupied by the owner - or 29.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53210 is $904.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53210 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    138
  • Less than $500
    257
  • $500 to $999
    3,748
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,774
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    210
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53210 is $118,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53210 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    319
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    890
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    769
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    536
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    650
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    53
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53210. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53210 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,901
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,183
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,235
  • 1960 to 1969
    611
  • 1970 to 1979
    249
  • 1980 to 1989
    295
  • 1990 to 1999
    180
  • 2000 to 2009
    153
  • 2010 to 2013
    146
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 53210 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,005
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,556
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,194
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    611

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53210 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53210 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53210.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    79
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    497
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,437
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,325
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,148
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    595
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,091
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    197
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    146
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    277
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    194
  • 90 or more minutes
    212

Summary

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