Milwaukee city, WI

ZIP 53225 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Milwaukee city, WI (53225)

Median Income

$54,433

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,474

Wealth inflow

Population

25,277

Unemployment

7.1%

3.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,474 for ZIP 53225 (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

7.1%+92% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-66% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

26.2%+124% vs US avg

389

Establishments

6,587

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction3.1%
Manufacturing14.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade10.0%
Transportation, utilities9.2%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.4%
Professional, scientific, management9.6%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.9%
Other services5.4%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53225 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.9%, median income rose 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.5%.

Median Income

$54,433

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate