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Cities in ZIP code 53212

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 53212. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 53212 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Milwaukee, WI

Acceptable:

Glendale

Stats and Demographics for the 53212 ZIP Code

ZIP code 53212 is located in southeast Wisconsin and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.

The people living in ZIP code 53212 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is extremely large. There are also an extremely small number of families and an extremely large number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 53212 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 53212 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities and universities nearby.

The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 53212 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 53212 real estate data, the median home value of $122,500 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 53212 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 53212 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $500-$749/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 53212 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $29,653 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 53212 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 53212 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. A slightly higher than average number of commuters in 53212 can expect to fall in that range. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Schools and Education

The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, the area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

For more information, see Milwaukee, WI education levels.

Schools in ZIP Code 53212

ZIP Code 53212 is in the following school districts: Milwaukee School District, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Agency, and Private. There are 15 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 53212.