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Glendale, WI
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53209, 53212, 53217.
Population
13,656
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,369
ZIP codes
3
Glendale and its ZIP codes
Glendale at a glance
- Glendale is about 22 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 69th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $78,092, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,800 (6% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,432 a month.
Local data for Glendale, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glendale, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,092
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,432/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
59.2%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,859), Irish Americans (1,531), Polish Americans (1,054).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milwaukee County. PPP loans are for Glendale.
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
$5.36B
FY 2026, $5,705 per person
PPP loans
$201M
3,507 loans, 23,339 jobs reported
How people get to work
Glendale, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.3%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home25.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glendale, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glendale, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Glendale
3 in or overlapping Glendale. Population shown
Cities near Glendale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefish BayVillage | 1.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Fox PointVillage | 2.4 mi | 2.9 |
| River HillsVillage | 2.7 mi | 5.2 |
| ShorewoodVillage | 3.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Brown DeerVillage | 4 mi | 4.4 |
| BaysideVillage | 4 mi | 2.4 |
| MilwaukeeCity | 4.9 mi | 96.2 |
| ButlerVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| WauwatosaCity | 7.5 mi | 13.2 |
| ThiensvilleVillage | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| West MilwaukeeVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Menomonee FallsVillage | 9 mi | 32.9 |
| MequonCity | 9 mi | 46.3 |
| Elm GroveVillage | 9.6 mi | 3.3 |
| West AllisCity | 9.6 mi | 11.4 |
| BrookfieldCity | 11 mi | 27.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glendale, WI in?
- Glendale is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Glendale, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Glendale include 53209, 53212, 53217.
- What is the population of Glendale, WI?
- About 13,656 people live in Glendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glendale?
- Nearby places include Whitefish Bay (1.5 mi), Fox Point (2.4 mi), River Hills (2.7 mi), Shorewood (3.3 mi), Brown Deer (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023