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ZIP code 53209: Milwaukee, WI

53209 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, mainly in Milwaukee County, part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. About 45,170 people live here.

Population
45,170
Median household income
$48,486
Typical home value
$164,900+3.8% in 12 months
Median rent
$988gross, per month
Median age
36
Homeowners
43.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 53209 details

CityMilwaukee
StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee County
Metro areaMilwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area10.9 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density4,148 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher28.2% of adults 25+
Average commute24.1 minutes
Center coordinates43.12780, -87.94943

Median rent in 53209 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$844/mo
1 bedroom$785/mo
2 bedrooms$981/mo
3 bedrooms$1,245/mo
4 bedrooms$1,650/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,667/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 53209

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
53218Milwaukee, WI2.4 mi41,196
53217Milwaukee, WI2.8 mi29,957
53223Milwaukee, WI3.0 mi28,793
53216Milwaukee, WI3.2 mi30,345
53206Milwaukee, WI3.7 mi19,887
53210Milwaukee, WI4.3 mi23,922
53212Milwaukee, WI4.3 mi28,938
53211Milwaukee, WI4.5 mi34,234

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 53209?

A typical home in ZIP code 53209 is worth about $164,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $48,486 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Wisconsin average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $164,900 homeWhat can a $48,486 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 53209

What city is ZIP code 53209?

ZIP code 53209 is in Milwaukee, WI, in Milwaukee County.

What county is ZIP code 53209 in?

53209 is mainly in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 53209?

About 45,170 people live in ZIP code 53209, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 53209 in?

53209 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, 53208, 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.