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ZIP code 53218: Milwaukee, WI

53218 is a ZIP code in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, mainly in Milwaukee County, part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. About 41,196 people live here.

Population
41,196
Median household income
$45,642
Typical home value
$165,900+3.5% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,067gross, per month
Median age
30.6
Homeowners
42.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 53218 details

CityMilwaukee
StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee County
Metro areaMilwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area5.9 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density7,018 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher10.7% of adults 25+
Average commute23.2 minutes
Center coordinates43.11372, -87.99298

Median rent in 53218 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$435/mo
1 bedroom$817/mo
2 bedrooms$1,005/mo
3 bedrooms$1,259/mo
4 bedrooms$1,457/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 53218

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
53216Milwaukee, WI2.1 mi30,345
53209Milwaukee, WI2.4 mi45,170
53225Milwaukee, WI2.5 mi25,187
53222Milwaukee, WI3.1 mi24,663
53210Milwaukee, WI3.2 mi23,922
53223Milwaukee, WI3.3 mi28,793
53206Milwaukee, WI4.0 mi19,887
53007Butler, WI4.0 mi1,859

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 53218?

A typical home in ZIP code 53218 is worth about $165,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $45,642 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Wisconsin average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $165,900 homeWhat can a $45,642 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 53218

What city is ZIP code 53218?

ZIP code 53218 is in Milwaukee, WI, in Milwaukee County.

What county is ZIP code 53218 in?

53218 is mainly in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 53218?

About 41,196 people live in ZIP code 53218, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 53218 in?

53218 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, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53214, 53215, 53216, 53217, 53219, 53220, 53221, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, 53227, 53228, 53233, 53234, 53237, 53259, 53263, 53267, 53268, 53274, 53278, 53288, 53290, 53293 and 53295.