ZIP Code 53207: Population, Income, Housing

State: WI
Total population: 34,313 Household income: $79,117 Rent: $1,197

Overview

Total population
34,313
Rent
$1,197
Year built
1944
Household income
$79,117
Per capita income
$47,982
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.1 persons
Rent over 30% of income
34.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Wisconsin
County
Milwaukee County
City
Milwaukee
Total population
34,313
Adults over 25
26,239
Total households
16,423
Household size
2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$79,117
Per capita income
$47,982
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
34.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,197
Year built
1944
Households that rent
39%
Households that own
61%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
77.2%
Black
4%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
12.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
16.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino
83.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,166 (81.5%)
Commute time to work
21 mins
Work from home
3,668 (18.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
25%
High school graduate or GED
20.3%
Some college or associate degree
7.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
46.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 53207 with: Milwaukee County, WI Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee metro area, WI Wisconsin United States

ZIP 53207

Total population34,313
Rent$1,197
Year built1944
Household income$79,117
Per capita income$47,982
Poverty rate7.2%
Unemployment rateN/A

Milwaukee County, WI

Total population926,331
Rent$1,101
Year built1957
Household income$64,435
Per capita income$38,385
Poverty rate17.2%
Unemployment rate3.4%

Milwaukee, WI

Total population566,973
Rent$1,059
Year built1953
Household income$54,234
Per capita income$30,994
Poverty rate22.8%
Unemployment rate3.9%

Milwaukee Metro Area, WI

Total population1,568,938
Rent$1,139
Year built1967
Household income$78,218
Per capita income$45,732
Poverty rate12.3%
Unemployment rate3.2%

Wisconsin State

Total population5,914,872
Rent$1,087
Year built1975
Household income$77,485
Per capita income$43,373
Poverty rate10.6%
Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP53207 CountyMilwaukee, WICityMilwaukee, WIMetro AreaMilwaukee metro area, WIStateWisconsinCountryUnited States
Total population34,313926,331566,9731,568,9385,914,872334,922,499
Rent$1,197$1,101$1,059$1,139$1,087$1,413
Year built194419571953196719751980
Household income$79,117$64,435$54,234$78,218$77,485$80,734
Per capita income$47,982$38,385$30,994$45,732$43,373$44,673
Poverty rate7.2%17.2%22.8%12.3%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.4%3.9%3.2%3%4%

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Summary for 53207

Rent & Income

In 53207, the typical monthly rent is $1,197 and the typical household income is $79,117. Rent here is higher than both Milwaukee and Wisconsin, and household income is higher than Milwaukee and similar to Wisconsin. The estimated poverty rate is 7.2%, which is lower than in both Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39% of households. Around 34.4% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 53207 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 53207 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 53207 compares in Wisconsin (45 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,197 29 / 45 from lower rent $810 – $1,672
Household income $79,117 19 / 45 from higher income $45,642 – $135,023
Poverty rate 7.2% 14 / 45 from lower poverty 2.7% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Wisconsin with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 53207

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 53207 places 29th out of 45 ZIP Codes in Wisconsin. Throughout Wisconsin, numbers span from $810 in ZIP 54220 up to $1,672 in ZIP 53593.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 19th out of 45 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $45,642 in ZIP 53218 up to $135,023 in ZIP 53593.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 53207 comes 14th out of 45 ZIP Codes. In Wisconsin as a whole, the range goes from 2.7% in ZIP 53593 up to 39.6% in ZIP 53703.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 53207 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,197 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 53207

Annual Household Income: $79,117

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 53207

Estimated Rate: 7.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 53207

In ZIP Code 53207, households that rent: 6,407 (39%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,407 39%
Owner-Occupied 10,016 61%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 53207

In ZIP Code 53207, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,206 (34.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,206 34.4%
Other renter households 4,201 65.6%
Total renter households 6,407 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 53207

Less than High School: 6,567 people (25%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,330 people (20.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,035 people (7.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,307 people (46.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,239

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.