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Fox Point, WI
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53217.
Population
6,683
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,337
ZIP codes
1
Fox Point and its ZIP codes
Fox Point at a glance
- Fox Point is about 21 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 135th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $141,467 a year, 83% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $444,700 (67% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,726 a month.
Local data for Fox Point, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fox Point, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,467
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$444,700
Median rent
$1,726/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
72.1%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,897), Irish Americans (797), Polish Americans (520).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milwaukee County. PPP loans are for Fox Point.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,113
467,199 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,166
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.4B
FY 2026, $5,705 per person
How people get to work
Fox Point, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.4%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home33.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fox Point, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,063
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fox Point, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fox Point
1 in or overlapping Fox Point. Population shown
Cities near Fox Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaysideVillage | 1.8 mi | 2.4 |
| River HillsVillage | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| GlendaleCity | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Whitefish BayVillage | 2.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Brown DeerVillage | 4.1 mi | 4.4 |
| ShorewoodVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| ThiensvilleVillage | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| MilwaukeeCity | 7 mi | 96.2 |
| MequonCity | 8.5 mi | 46.3 |
| ButlerVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WauwatosaCity | 9.7 mi | 13.2 |
| Menomonee FallsVillage | 10 mi | 32.9 |
| West MilwaukeeVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| CedarburgCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Elm GroveVillage | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| West AllisCity | 12 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fox Point, WI in?
- Fox Point is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Fox Point, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fox Point include 53217.
- What is the population of Fox Point, WI?
- About 6,683 people live in Fox Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fox Point?
- Nearby places include Bayside (1.8 mi), River Hills (1.9 mi), Glendale (2.4 mi), Whitefish Bay (2.6 mi), Brown Deer (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023