Milwaukee city, WI

ZIP 53221 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Milwaukee city, WI (53221)

Median Income

$61,640

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,242

Wealth inflow

Population

38,428

Unemployment

4.2%

0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,242 for ZIP 53221 (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

4.2%+12% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-47% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.0%+45% vs US avg

635

Establishments

10,083

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing17.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade13.4%
Transportation, utilities10.3%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.6%
Education, health care, social22.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.8%
Other services4.4%
Public administration3.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53221 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.0%, median income rose 0.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.9%.

Median Income

$61,640

-18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate