What to know about ZIP 53234
ZIP code 53234 covers ZIP 53234 with a population of about 4,064.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MILWAUKEE media market.
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ZIP Code 53234 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,064
Density
N/A
Median income
$48,976
-35% vs US avg
Home value
$203,500
-42% vs US avg
Median rent
$813
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 53234
Income and economy in ZIP 53234
Median household income in ZIP 53234 is about $48,976 — about 35% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.0%; unemployment rate near 3.8%; 18.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 5.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 53234
Median home value is about $203,500 — about 42% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $813 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 32.7% (about 32.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 53234, a household would need roughly $56,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,307. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($48,976). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.