ZIP Code 53214: Population, Income, Housing

State: WI

Total population: 34,480 Household income: $60,962 Rent: $1,009

Overview

Total population

34,480

Rent

$1,009

Year built

1954

Household income

$60,962

Per capita income

$36,229

Poverty rate

15.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

37.5%

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.

Demographics

State

Wisconsin

County

Milwaukee County

City

West Allis

Total population

34,480

Adults over 25

25,501

Total households

16,192

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).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$60,962

Per capita income

$36,229

Poverty rate

15.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

37.5%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,009

Year built

1954

Households that rent

45.1%

Households that own

54.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.0

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).

Race

White

70.7%

Black

6.1%

Asian

2.9%

Two or more races

14.2%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

18.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

81.2%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

15,723 (89.8%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

1,783 (10.2%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

27.1%

High school graduate or GED

33.4%

Some college or associate degree

9.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

29.6%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 53214 with: Milwaukee County, WI West Allis, WI Milwaukee metro area, WI Wisconsin United States

ZIP 53214

Total population34,480

Rent$1,009

Year built1954

Household income$60,962

Per capita income$36,229

Poverty rate15.6%

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%

West Allis, WI

Total population59,612

Rent$1,007

Year built1956

Household income$67,611

Per capita income$39,741

Poverty rate11.5%

Unemployment rate3.2%

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	ZIP53214	CountyMilwaukee, WI	CityWest Allis, WI	Metro AreaMilwaukee metro area, WI	StateWisconsin	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,480	926,331	59,612	1,568,938	5,914,872	334,922,499
Rent	$1,009	$1,101	$1,007	$1,139	$1,087	$1,413
Year built	1954	1957	1956	1967	1975	1980
Household income	$60,962	$64,435	$67,611	$78,218	$77,485	$80,734
Per capita income	$36,229	$38,385	$39,741	$45,732	$43,373	$44,673
Poverty rate	15.6%	17.2%	11.5%	12.3%	10.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.2%	3.2%	3%	4%

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Summary for 53214

Rent & Income

In 53214, the typical monthly rent is $1,009 and the typical household income is $60,962. Rent here is similar to West Allis and lower than Wisconsin, and household income is lower than both West Allis and Wisconsin. The estimated poverty rate is 15.6%, which is higher than in both West Allis and Wisconsin.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 45.1% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. Around 37.5% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 53214 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 53214 — Poverty

How ZIP 53214 compares in Wisconsin (45 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,009	14 / 45	from lower rent	$810 – $1,672
Household income	$60,962	37 / 45	from higher income	$45,642 – $135,023
Poverty rate	15.6%	34 / 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 53214

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 14th out of 45 ZIP Codes in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin as a whole, the range goes from $810 in ZIP 54220 up to $1,672 in ZIP 53593.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 53214 ranks 37th out of 45 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $45,642 in ZIP 53218 up to $135,023 in ZIP 53593.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 34th out of 45 ZIP Codes. Across Wisconsin, figures vary from 2.7% in ZIP 53593 up to 39.6% in ZIP 53703.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 53214 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,009 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 53214

Annual Household Income: $60,962

💡 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 53214

Estimated Rate: 15.6%

💡 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 53214

In ZIP Code 53214, households that rent: 7,310 (45.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,310	45.1%
Owner-Occupied	8,882	54.9%

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 53214

In ZIP Code 53214, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,739 (37.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,739	37.5%
Other renter households	4,571	62.5%
Total renter households	7,310	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 53214

Less than High School: 6,906 people (27.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,524 people (33.4%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,534 people (9.9%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,537 people (29.6%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,501

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.