Milwaukee city, WI

ZIP 53224 — 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 (53224)

Median Income

$69,727

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,251

Wealth inflow

Population

21,445

Unemployment

5.2%

1.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,251 for ZIP 53224 (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

5.2%+40% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-45% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

27.4%+134% vs US avg

402

Establishments

15,117

Employees

~38 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, mining0.4%
Construction2.2%
Manufacturing21.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade14.8%
Transportation, utilities9.3%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.6%
Professional, scientific, management9.6%
Education, health care, social24.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.7%
Other services2.2%
Public administration2.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53224 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.9%, median income rose 0.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.7%.

Median Income

$69,727

-7% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate