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West Allis, WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53214, 53219, 53227.

Population

59,612

Land area

11.4sq mi

People per sq mi

5,238

ZIP codes

3

West Allis and its ZIP codes

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West Allis at a glance

  • West Allis is about 48 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 11th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
  • The median household income is $67,611, 13% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,800 (24% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,007 a month.

Local data for West Allis, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

West Allis, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,611

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$203,800

Median rent

$1,007/mo

Homeownership

55.5%

Bachelor's or higher

29.6%

Median age

39.7

Average commute

21.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19,562), Polish Americans (7,997), Mexican Americans (6,758).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milwaukee County. PPP loans are for West Allis.

Details

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

$188M

1,500 loans, 21,932 jobs reported

Milwaukee County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

West Allis, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.8%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit2.8%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home10.1%

Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

West Allis, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

85° / 15°F

39.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in West Allis, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

ZIP codes in West Allis

3 in or overlapping West Allis. Population shown

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Cities near West Allis

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West MilwaukeeVillage2.6 mi1.1
GreenfieldCity3.3 mi11.5
Elm GroveVillage4.4 mi3.3
WauwatosaCity4.6 mi13.2
Hales CornersVillage5 mi3.2
GreendaleVillage5 mi5.6
MilwaukeeCity5.7 mi96.2
New BerlinCity5.9 mi36.4
BrookfieldCity6.6 mi27.4
ButlerVillage7.4 mi0.8
St. FrancisCity8.1 mi2.6
FranklinCity8.4 mi34.6
CudahyCity9 mi4.8
ShorewoodVillage9.1 mi1.6
GlendaleCity9.6 mi5.8
Whitefish BayVillage9.8 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is West Allis, WI in?
West Allis is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What ZIP codes are in West Allis, WI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping West Allis include 53214, 53219, 53227.
What is the population of West Allis, WI?
About 59,612 people live in West Allis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near West Allis?
Nearby places include West Milwaukee (2.6 mi), Greenfield (3.3 mi), Elm Grove (4.4 mi), Wauwatosa (4.6 mi), Hales Corners (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023