53218 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53218, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53218 is a zip code in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, which covers Milwaukee, with a total population of 43,302 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 53218 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53218.

The estimated population of people living in 53218 is 43,302, with a median age of 29.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53218 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,302
+1.34%
+2.06%
2020
42,728
+1.8%
-
2019
41,974
 -1.88% -
2018
42,780
+0.82%
-
2017
42,430
 - -

Population of 53218 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53218 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
9.1%
11.9%
 -23.53%
Black/African American
72%
69.9%
 +3.00%
Native
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hispanic
6%
4%
 +50.00%
Asian
8.6%
11.4%
 -24.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
2.3%
 +56.52%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53218 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 53218 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53218 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53218 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 29.7 +1.37% 27.1 0% 30.8 +0.65%
2020 29.3 +2.45% 27.1 +3.44% 30.6 +0.99%
2019 28.6 0% 26.2 +1.95% 30.3 -2.26%
2018 28.6 -1.04% 25.7 -0.77% 31 +0.65%
2017 28.9 - 25.9 - 30.8 -

The median age of the 53218 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 53218 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 3,969 -6.14% 4,212 -3.88% 3,719 4,043
10 to 19 3,868 +16.37% 3,743 -3.68% 4,540 3,600
20 to 29 2,665 -5.6% 3,482 -2.01% 2,485 3,399
30 to 39 1,953 +29.5% 3,346 -5.23% 2,589 3,172
40 to 49 2,010 +15.37% 2,977 -11.26% 2,318 2,644
50 to 59 2,248 +4.21% 2,604 +6.72% 2,335 2,747
60 to 69 1,308 +30.51% 1,888 +16.82% 1,747 2,216
70+ 910 -27.59% 1,247 -14.61% 678 1,070

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53218 zip code is $39,820.00.

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 53218.

  • Under 25
    $12,044.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,406.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,023.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,013.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53218 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 53218, 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 53218 is currently $53,881.00.

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.

0.93% of households in 53218 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 53218 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53218 is $19,339.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53218 by the total population of 53218.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53218 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53218 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
    5.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53218 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53218 zip over the age of 16 is 30,469.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% 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 53218 is 53.40%.

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 53218 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,069 34.40% 11.00%
20 to 24 years 2,846 69.80% 25.90%
25 to 29 years 3,038 74.20% 16.60%
30 to 34 years 2,607 64.00% 8.40%
35 to 44 years 5,275 81.00% 10.90%
45 to 54 years 5,165 70.80% 7.60%
55 to 59 years 2,758 58.00% 6.00%
60 to 64 years 2,192 52.10% 0.40%
65 to 74 years 2,444 21.10% 2.90%
75 years and over 1,075 11.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53218. 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 4,057 51.50% 8.90%
Black or African American 21,932 60.20% 12.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 162 35.20% 0.00%
Asian 2,669 69.60% 2.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 68.40% 0.00%
Other 575 48.00% 3.60%
Two or more races 1,036 74.20% 17.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,125 59.10% 21.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,728 49.20% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53218 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 53218 is 16,262, with median earnings of $30,390.00.

Women in 53218 are earning approximately 77.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,262 $30,390.00
Male 6,897 $35,168.00
Female 9,365 $27,105.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53218 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 647 $52,663.00
Business and Financial 520 $55,865.00
Computer and Mathematical 205 $51,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $64,821.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $26,813.00
Community and Social Service 549 $48,672.00
Legal 25 $59,063.00
Educational and Library 782 $21,700.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 88 $11,389.00
Healthcare Practitioners 455 $40,625.00
Healthcare Support 1,988 $25,360.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $19,464.00
Law Enforcement 74 $78,264.00
Food Preparation and Serving 856 $12,050.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 574 $18,611.00
Personal Care and Service 406 $20,613.00
Sales 1,418 $17,193.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,239 $31,054.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 452 $44,363.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 316 $40,405.00
Production 2,560 $33,720.00
Transportation and Material Moving 866 $31,316.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53218 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 53218.

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 224 $53,804.00 423 $49,309.00
Business and Financial 189 $60,346.00 331 $55,308.00
Computer and Mathematical 128 $44,091.00 77 $53,365.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $75,682.00 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 51 $0.00
Community and Social Service 116 $52,206.00 433 $44,743.00
Legal 11 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 216 $22,110.00 566 $21,324.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00 69 $11,140.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $0.00 401 $41,307.00
Healthcare Support 326 $25,965.00 1,662 $24,810.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 161 $19,420.00 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $63,750.00 36 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 315 $18,878.00 541 $8,851.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 237 $21,607.00 337 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 392 $20,784.00
Sales 549 $17,188.00 869 $17,202.00
Office and Administrative Support 493 $43,772.00 1,746 $30,113.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 413 $43,407.00 39 $49,886.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 293 $40,574.00 23 $26,607.00
Production 1,615 $34,257.00 945 $32,094.00
Transportation and Material Moving 692 $35,455.00 174 $25,086.00

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 14,765 households in 53218, with an average household size of 2.92 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 9,858 families living in the 53218 zip code with an average family size of 3.62 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 53218:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,573 1,315 4,970 4,907
Average Household Size 3.54 3.56 3.95 1.25
Total Families 3,573 1,315 4,970 0
Average Household Size 3.51 3.12 3.82 0

Poverty

Of the 9,858 families living in 53218, 23.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53218:

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 15,968 housing units in 53218.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,765 92.47%
Vacant 1,203 7.53%

51.53% of the total 15,968 housing units in 53218 are rental units. This is approximately 8,229 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,304 are occupied by the owner - or 39.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53218 is $919.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53218 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
    232
  • Less than $500
    309
  • $500 to $999
    4,538
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,061
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    300
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    21
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53218 is $90,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53218 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    517
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,243
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,466
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    642
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    221
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    23
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    182
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53218. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53218 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,749
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,056
  • 1950 to 1959
    6,426
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,856
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,535
  • 1980 to 1989
    516
  • 1990 to 1999
    248
  • 2000 to 2009
    168
  • 2010 to 2013
    363
  • 2014 or later
    51

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 53218 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,495
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,551
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,015
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,704

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53218 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53218 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53218.

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
    177
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,031
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,008
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,537
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,042
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    843
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,613
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    341
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    150
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    615
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    707
  • 90 or more minutes
    160

Summary

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