ZIP code 53215
Where is ZIP code 53215?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 53215 belongs to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. 53215 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 414. About 58,146 people live in the 53215 area, where the median household income is $54,289. The closest ZIP codes are 53204 (Milwaukee, 0.9 mi northeast), 53233 (Milwaukee, 2.4 mi north) and 53290 (Milwaukee, 2.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 53215 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Also accepted | W Milwaukee, West Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 414 |
| Coordinates | 43.006, -87.9429 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 532 |
Population and income in 53215
| Population | 58,146 · higher than 100% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 10,541 · higher than 99% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.9 years · lower than 96% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $54,289 · lower than 94% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,395 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $156,800 · lower than 91% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $977 a month |
| Housing units | 21,274 |
| Households | 19,328 (2.99 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 47% / 53% |
| Land area | 5.52 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 53215. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 53215
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53204 | Milwaukee, WI | 0.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 53233 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.4 mi N | Standard |
| 53290 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.6 mi NE | Unique |
| 53293 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.7 mi NE | Unique |
| 53259 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.7 mi NE | Unique |
| 53219 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 53203 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 53288 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.9 mi NE | Unique |
| 53201 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 53234 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 53237 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 53274 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.9 mi NE | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 53215 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 53215
123 MAIN ST
MILWAUKEE WI 53215
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts W MILWAUKEE and WEST MILWAUKEE as the city name for 53215. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (53215-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Milwaukee, WI
- 53201
- 53202
- 53203
- 53204
- 53205
- 53206
- 53207
- 53208
- 53209
- 53210
- 53211
- 53212
- 53213
- 53214
- 53216
- 53217
- 53218
- 53219
- 53220
- 53221
- 53222
- 53223
- 53224
- 53225
- 53226
- 53227
- 53228
- 53233
- 53234
- 53237
- 53259
- 53263
- 53274
- 53278
- 53288
- 53290
- 53293
- 53295
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 53215?
- 53215 is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin ZIP code. W Milwaukee and West Milwaukee are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 53215 in?
- ZIP code 53215 is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 53215 in?
- 53215 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 53215?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 53215 use area code 414.
- What is the population of ZIP code 53215?
- About 58,146 people live in ZIP code 53215, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 53215?
- The median household income in 53215 is $54,289 a year, lower than 94% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 53215?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 53215 are 53204 (Milwaukee, 0.9 miles), 53233 (Milwaukee, 2.4 miles), 53290 (Milwaukee, 2.6 miles) and 53293 (Milwaukee, 2.7 miles).