What to know about ZIP 53401
ZIP code 53401 covers ZIP 53401 with a population of about 4,494.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MILWAUKEE media market.
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ZIP Code 53401 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,494
Density
N/A
Median income
$39,583
-47% vs US avg
Home value
$99,300
-71% vs US avg
Median rent
$837
-28% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 53401
Income and economy in ZIP 53401
Median household income in ZIP 53401 is about $39,583 — about 47% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 36.3%; unemployment rate near 9.8%; 16.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Food services, and Healthcare; about 11.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.0 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 53401
Median home value is about $99,300 — about 71% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $837 (about 28% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 40.9% (about 24.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 53401, a household would need roughly $27,000 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 $638. That sits below the local median household income ($39,583), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.