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ZIP code 53208: Milwaukee, WI

53208 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, mainly in Milwaukee County, part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. About 27,201 people live here.

Population
27,201
Median household income
$52,690
Typical home value
$232,000+2.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$936gross, per month
Median age
33
Homeowners
39.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 53208 details

CityMilwaukee
StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee County
Metro areaMilwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area4.2 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density6,446 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher32.6% of adults 25+
Average commute20.8 minutes
Center coordinates43.04398, -87.96810

Median rent in 53208 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$695/mo
1 bedroom$694/mo
2 bedrooms$1,031/mo
3 bedrooms$1,190/mo
4 bedrooms$1,191/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,090/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 53208

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
53295Milwaukee, WI1.6 mi90
53213Milwaukee, WI1.7 mi26,905
53210Milwaukee, WI1.7 mi23,922
53233Milwaukee, WI1.8 mi14,497
53205Milwaukee, WI1.9 mi9,265
53293Milwaukee, WI2.5 mi—
53203Milwaukee, WI2.7 mi2,357
53204Milwaukee, WI2.8 mi39,996

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 53208?

A typical home in ZIP code 53208 is worth about $232,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $52,690 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Wisconsin average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $232,000 homeWhat can a $52,690 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 53208

What city is ZIP code 53208?

ZIP code 53208 is in Milwaukee, WI, in Milwaukee County.

What county is ZIP code 53208 in?

53208 is mainly in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 53208?

About 27,201 people live in ZIP code 53208, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 53208 in?

53208 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Milwaukee have?

Milwaukee, WI also uses 53201, 53202, 53203, 53204, 53205, 53206, 53207, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53214, 53215, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53219, 53220, 53221, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, 53227, 53228, 53233, 53234, 53237, 53259, 53263, 53267, 53268, 53274, 53278, 53288, 53290, 53293 and 53295.