Milwaukee city, WI

ZIP 53215 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Milwaukee city, WI (53215)

Median Income

$49,207

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,405

Wealth inflow

Population

58,375

Unemployment

4.5%

0.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,405 for ZIP 53215 (Milwaukee city, WI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.5%+21% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.7%-71% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

33.2%+184% vs US avg

800

Establishments

19,618

Employees

~25 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction8.2%
Manufacturing22.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade12.0%
Transportation, utilities4.2%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.4%
Professional, scientific, management10.3%
Education, health care, social18.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.3%
Other services4.0%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53215 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.3%, median income fell 0.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.6%.

Median Income

$49,207

-35% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate