What to know about ZIP 53237
ZIP code 53237 covers ZIP 53237 with a population of about 6,159.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MILWAUKEE media market.
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ZIP Code 53237 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
6,159
Density
N/A
Median income
$79,979
+6% vs US avg
Home value
$200,000
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$965
-17% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 53237
Income and economy in ZIP 53237
Median household income in ZIP 53237 is about $79,979 — about 6% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.5%; unemployment rate near 5.1%; 24.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 9.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Transportation, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; about 4.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.8 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 53237
Median home value is about $200,000 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $965 (about 17% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 80.8% (about 15.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 53237, a household would need roughly $55,000 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 $1,285. That sits below the local median household income ($79,979), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.