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ZIP Code 53208
Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee County
Population
27,201
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
6,438
City
Milwaukee
ZIP 53208 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 53208 at a glance
- ZIP 53208 (Milwaukee) is about 59 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,690, 32% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,500 (23% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $936 a month.
Local data for ZIP 53208
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 53208, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,690
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$204,500
Prices +7.9% in a year
Median rent
$936/mo
Homeownership
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
20.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
527
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,775
$965M annual payroll
PPP loans
$67.64M
1,117 loans
Campaign donations
$57.86K
37% D, 37% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 53208, 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
85° / 15°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 53208, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 53208
ZIP codes near 53208
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 53295Milwaukee | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| 53233Milwaukee | 1.8 mi | 1.8 |
| 53210Milwaukee | 1.8 mi | 2.6 |
| 53213Wauwatosa | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| 53205Milwaukee | 1.9 mi | 1.4 |
| 53204Milwaukee | 2.7 mi | 3.2 |
| 53203Milwaukee | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| 53206Milwaukee | 2.8 mi | 2.7 |
| 53215Milwaukee | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| 53216Milwaukee | 3.2 mi | 4.6 |
| 53202Milwaukee | 3.2 mi | 2.1 |
| 53214West Allis | 3.2 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 53208?
- ZIP code 53208 is in Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee County).
- What county is ZIP code 53208 in?
- ZIP code 53208 is mostly in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- How many people live in ZIP code 53208?
- About 27,201 people live in the 53208 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.