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ZIP Code 53208

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 27,407

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 53208

What is the median household income in 53208?
The median household income in 53208 is $50,585 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 53208?
The poverty rate in 53208 is 16.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 53208?
$196,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 53208?
The median gross rent in 53208 is $924 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 53208 residents have a college degree?
31.2% of adults in 53208 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,407
Median Income
$50,585
Median Home Value
$196,300
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,414 (+43.8%) Home Value: +$54,400 (+38.3%) Poverty Rate: -9.4 pp (-36.2%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+11.8%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-22.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,407
Median Age 33.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.7% White (non-Hisp.) 35.7% Black 41.7% Asian 9.1% Two or More 6.3% Other 5.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.6%
Puerto Rican
2.1%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,585 ±$5,302
Per Capita Income $77,743
Median Family Income $70,233
Poverty Rate 16.6%
Child Poverty Rate 24.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 29.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 12.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.5%
$10–15k
8.8%
$15–25k
8.3%
$25–35k
10.7%
$35–50k
11.2%
$50–75k
15.3%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
12.7%
$150–200k
6.2%
$200k+
4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,778
Owner-Occupied 39.7%
Renter-Occupied 60.3%
Vacancy Rate 15.2%
Median Home Value $196,300
Median Gross Rent $924
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.9%
$50–100k
13.1%
$100–200k
16.1%
$200–300k
32.8%
$300–500k
13.0%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.3%
$500–1k
49.8%
$1–1.5k
34.1%
$1.5–2k
6.3%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.4%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
23.5%
1 vehicle
39.7%
2 vehicles
27.3%
3+
9.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
32.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
31.8%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
18.1%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
63.3%
1940–1969
10.6%
1970–1999
5.0%
2000–2009
2.2%
2010+
2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 88.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 31.2%
Graduate Degree 10.6%
Some College / Associate 20.5%
Less Than High School 3.5%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Work from Home 12.0%
Self-Employed 3.8%
Government Workers 13.7%
Private For-Profit 82.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.9%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Prof. Services
11.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.1%
Retail
9.8%
Transportation
4.9%
Finance
4.8%
Construction
3.3%
Public Admin
3.1%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
42.0%
Food Prep
20.1%
Production
18.3%
Sales
16.6%
Construction
3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.1 min
Drove Alone 63.4%
Carpool 11.1%
Public Transit 8.5%
Work from Home 12.0%
Walked 2.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 11,679
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 23.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.1%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.0%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
17.4%
35–44
14.6%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
8.3%
85+
1.9%
Under 18: 26.3% Working age (18–64): 73.7% 65 and over: 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.0%
Naturalized Citizen 35.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 8.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
43.4%
Africa
27.2%
Latin America
20.8%
Europe
6.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.9%
With a Disability 12.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.7%
Uninsured 7.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.3%
Has a Computer 92.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023