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West Allis city, WI

ZIP 53227 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 53227

53227 has a population of 22,988 with a median age of 38.0 yrs (50.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.7%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
4.8%-61% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.4%-34% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.8%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.8%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
17.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.7%-39% vs US avg
x
High school
29.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.7%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.9%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.9%+130% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.4%+1011% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanPolishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 53227

Poverty Rate
10.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.9%+130% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.5%-43% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.4%+1011% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population22,988
Median age38.0
Poverty rate10.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.7%
Hispanic12.4%
Black4.8%
Asian4.0%
Foreign-born31.9%