ZIP code 53221
Where is ZIP code 53221?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 53221 belongs to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. 53221 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 38,044 people live in the 53221 area, where the median household income is $63,265. The closest ZIP codes are 53220 (Milwaukee, 2.5 mi west), 53129 (Greendale, 2.8 mi southwest) and 53207 (Milwaukee, 2.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 53221 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Also accepted | Greenfield |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 414 |
| Coordinates | 42.9549, -87.9447 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 532 |
Population and income in 53221
| Population | 38,044 · higher than 98% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,223 · higher than 96% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.8 years · lower than 80% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $63,265 · lower than 79% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,103 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $219,600 · lower than 58% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,119 a month |
| Housing units | 16,865 |
| Households | 16,293 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 57% / 43% |
| Land area | 9.01 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 53221. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 53221
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53220 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 53129 | Greendale, WI | 2.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 53207 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 53215 | Milwaukee, WI | 3.5 mi N | Standard |
| 53219 | Milwaukee, WI | 3.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 53235 | Saint Francis, WI | 4 mi E | Standard |
| 53110 | Cudahy, WI | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 53204 | Milwaukee, WI | 4.3 mi N | Standard |
| 53132 | Franklin, WI | 4.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 53154 | Oak Creek, WI | 5 mi SE | Standard |
| 53228 | Milwaukee, WI | 5.1 mi W | Standard |
| 53172 | South Milwaukee, WI | 5.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 53221 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 53221
123 MAIN ST
MILWAUKEE WI 53221
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GREENFIELD as the city name for 53221. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (53221-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
- 53215
- 53216
- 53217
- 53218
- 53219
- 53220
- 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 53221?
- 53221 is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin ZIP code. Greenfield is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 53221 in?
- ZIP code 53221 is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 53221 in?
- 53221 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 53221?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 53221 use area code 414.
- What is the population of ZIP code 53221?
- About 38,044 people live in ZIP code 53221, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 53221?
- The median household income in 53221 is $63,265 a year, lower than 79% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 53221?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 53221 are 53220 (Milwaukee, 2.5 miles), 53129 (Greendale, 2.8 miles), 53207 (Milwaukee, 2.9 miles) and 53215 (Milwaukee, 3.5 miles).