What to know about ZIP 53171
ZIP code 53171 covers ZIP 53171 with a population of about 5,885.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.8 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the MILWAUKEE media market.
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ZIP Code 53171 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,885
Density
N/A
Median income
$78,313
+4% vs US avg
Home value
$283,000
-19% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,532
+32% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 53171
Income and economy in ZIP 53171
Median household income in ZIP 53171 is about $78,313 — about 4% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.2%; unemployment rate near 5.9%; 38.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Retail trade; about 8.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 53171
Median home value is about $283,000 — about 19% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,532 (about 32% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 68.4% (about 3.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 53171, a household would need roughly $78,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,818. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($78,313). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.