ZIP Code 53212
Post Office City: | Milwaukee, WI (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Harambee|Near North Side |
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County: | Milwaukee County |
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Timezone: | Central (2:32pm) |
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Area code: | 414 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 43.07, -87.91 ZIP (~3 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 53212
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- 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.
Population |
30,416 |
|
Population Density |
7,508 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
14,833 |
|
Median Home Value |
$122,500 |
|
Land Area |
4.05 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.11 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
12,722 |
|
Median Household Income |
$29,653 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 29 | | Male Median Age: | 28 | | Female Median Age: | 29 | |
Male | 1,187 | 1,016 | 1,034 | 1,305 | 1,618 | 1,790 | 1,237 | 1,012 | 866 | 850 | 885 | 797 | 533 | 296 | 217 | 144 | 99 | 75 |
Female | 1,102 | 995 | 919 | 1,323 | 1,789 | 1,815 | 1,261 | 1,028 | 806 | 927 | 890 | 803 | 558 | 408 | 277 | 242 | 175 | 137 |
Total | 2,289 | 2,011 | 1,953 | 2,628 | 3,407 | 3,605 | 2,498 | 2,040 | 1,672 | 1,777 | 1,775 | 1,600 | 1,091 | 704 | 494 | 386 | 274 | 212 |
Under 5 | 1,187 | 1,102 | 2,289 |
5-9 | 1,016 | 995 | 2,011 |
10-14 | 1,034 | 919 | 1,953 |
15-19 | 1,305 | 1,323 | 2,628 |
20-24 | 1,618 | 1,789 | 3,407 |
25-29 | 1,790 | 1,815 | 3,605 |
30-34 | 1,237 | 1,261 | 2,498 |
35-39 | 1,012 | 1,028 | 2,040 |
40-44 | 866 | 806 | 1,672 |
45-49 | 850 | 927 | 1,777 |
50-54 | 885 | 890 | 1,775 |
55-59 | 797 | 803 | 1,600 |
60-64 | 533 | 558 | 1,091 |
65-69 | 296 | 408 | 704 |
70-74 | 217 | 277 | 494 |
75-79 | 144 | 242 | 386 |
80-84 | 99 | 175 | 274 |
85 Plus | 75 | 137 | 212 |
Male |
14,961 |
49% |
Female |
15,455 |
51% |
Gender
White |
10,911 |
35.9% |
Black Or African American |
16,724 |
55.0% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
195 |
0.6% |
Asian |
279 |
0.9% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
4 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
1,136 |
3.7% |
Two Or More Races |
1,167 |
3.8% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 62 | 682 | 731 | 761 | 839 | 482 | 301 | 105 |
Renter | 1,350 | 2,721 | 1,582 | 1,428 | 1,022 | 395 | 200 | 61 |
Total | 1,412 | 3,403 | 2,313 | 2,189 | 1,861 | 877 | 501 | 166 |
15-24 | 62 | 1,350 | 1,412 |
25-34 | 682 | 2,721 | 3,403 |
35-44 | 731 | 1,582 | 2,313 |
45-54 | 761 | 1,428 | 2,189 |
55-64 | 839 | 1,022 | 1,861 |
65-74 | 482 | 395 | 877 |
75-84 | 301 | 200 | 501 |
85 Plus | 105 | 61 | 166 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
2,090 |
16% |
Single Guardian |
3,764 |
30% |
Singles |
4,847 |
38% |
Singles With Roommate |
2,021 |
16% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
9,151 |
72% |
Households with Kids |
3,571 |
28% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 252 | 230 | 235 | 229 | 200 | 212 | 226 | 184 | 194 | 214 | 209 | 211 | 208 | 192 | 240 | 226 | 225 | 288 | 326 | 269 |
Female | 219 | 211 | 230 | 210 | 214 | 182 | 198 | 195 | 206 | 216 | 160 | 195 | 176 | 172 | 213 | 223 | 216 | 319 | 352 | 317 |
Total | 471 | 441 | 465 | 439 | 414 | 394 | 424 | 379 | 400 | 430 | 369 | 406 | 384 | 364 | 453 | 449 | 441 | 607 | 678 | 586 |
1 | 252 | 219 | 471 |
2 | 230 | 211 | 441 |
3 | 235 | 230 | 465 |
4 | 229 | 210 | 439 |
5 | 200 | 214 | 414 |
6 | 212 | 182 | 394 |
7 | 226 | 198 | 424 |
8 | 184 | 195 | 379 |
9 | 194 | 206 | 400 |
10 | 214 | 216 | 430 |
11 | 209 | 160 | 369 |
12 | 211 | 195 | 406 |
13 | 208 | 176 | 384 |
14 | 192 | 172 | 364 |
15 | 240 | 213 | 453 |
16 | 226 | 223 | 449 |
17 | 225 | 216 | 441 |
18 | 288 | 319 | 607 |
19 | 326 | 352 | 678 |
20 | 269 | 317 | 586 |
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.
In Occupied Housing Units |
29,616 |
97.4% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
148 |
0.5% |
Juvenile Facilities |
17 |
0.1% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
450 |
1.5% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
185 |
0.6% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
2,929 |
20% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,034 |
7% |
Renter Occupied Households |
8,759 |
59% |
Households Vacant |
2,111 |
14% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
863 |
41% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
28 |
1% |
For Sale Only |
171 |
8% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
62 |
3% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
30 |
1% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
957 |
45% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
340 |
4% |
1 Bedroom |
2,612 |
29% |
2 Bedroom |
3,445 |
39% |
3+ Bedroom |
2,494 |
28% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
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.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
8,424 |
34% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
7,446 |
30% |
No Earnings |
8,736 |
36% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
8,424 |
34% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
7,446 |
30% |
No Earnings |
8,736 |
36% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
9,603 |
70.4% |
Public transportation |
1,953 |
14.3% |
Taxicab |
22 |
0.2% |
Motorcycle |
61 |
0.4% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
1,299 |
9.5% |
Worked at Home |
701 |
5.1% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
3,665 |
19.4% |
High School Graduate |
9,024 |
47.8% |
Associate's degree |
1,091 |
5.8% |
Bachelor's degree |
3,439 |
18.2% |
Master's degree |
1,275 |
6.7% |
Professional school degree |
268 |
1.4% |
Doctorate degree |
129 |
0.7% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
4,546 |
77.0% |
Enrolled in Private School |
628 |
10.6% |
Not Enrolled in School |
727 |
12.3% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
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 19 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 53212.
Lad Lake Ultra
225 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Milwaukee School District
Lad Lake Synergy School
225 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Milwaukee School District
Meir Elementary
1555 North Martin Luther King
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milwaukee School District
Fratney Elementary
3255 North Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milwaukee School District
Gaenslen Elementary
1250 East Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milwaukee School District
King Jr Elementary
3275 North 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milwaukee School District
Holmes Elementary
2463 North Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milwaukee School District
Pierce Elementary
2765 North Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milwaukee School District
Guadalupe Head Start
2669 North Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milwaukee School District
Carver Academy
1900 North 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milwaukee School District
Clara Mohammed School
317 W Wright St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private