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ZIP Code 53217

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 30,381

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 — 53217

What is the median household income in 53217?
The median household income in 53217 is $132,044 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 53217?
The poverty rate in 53217 is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 53217?
$426,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 53217?
The median gross rent in 53217 is $1,519 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 53217 residents have a college degree?
73.3% of adults in 53217 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
30,381
Median Income
$132,044
Median Home Value
$426,100
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$24,521 (+22.8%) Home Value: +$76,400 (+21.8%) Poverty Rate: +1.1 pp (+36.7%) Bachelor's+: +0.3 pp (+0.4%) Unemployment: +0.9 pp (+45%)

Demographics

Total Population 30,381
Median Age 40.0
Female 53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0% White (non-Hisp.) 77.3% Black 6.4% Asian 5.0% Two or More 7.4% Other 1.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.9%
Indian
1.3%
Filipino
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.6%
Puerto Rican
1.6%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $132,044 ±$7,244
Per Capita Income $186,840
Median Family Income $162,144
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Child Poverty Rate 5.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
2.5%
$25–35k
5.4%
$35–50k
5.9%
$50–75k
12.7%
$75–100k
8.6%
$100–150k
16.3%
$150–200k
13.7%
$200k+
30.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,301
Owner-Occupied 76.0%
Renter-Occupied 24.0%
Vacancy Rate 5.0%
Median Home Value $426,100
Median Gross Rent $1,519
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.3%
$50–100k
0.8%
$100–200k
1.6%
$200–300k
16.3%
$300–500k
39.5%
$500k–$1M
28.2%
$1M+
8.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.9%
$500–1k
16.5%
$1–1.5k
30.2%
$1.5–2k
36.9%
$2–2.5k
9.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.8%
$3.5k+
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.8%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
49.6%
3+
16.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
15.8%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.1%
1940–1969
12.8%
1970–1999
10.4%
2000–2009
2.9%
2010+
2.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 73.3%
Graduate Degree 34.9%
Some College / Associate 10.3%
Less Than High School 1.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.4%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Work from Home 27.0%
Self-Employed 5.4%
Government Workers 10.9%
Private For-Profit 83.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.7%
Prof. Services
14.0%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Finance
11.7%
Retail
7.4%
Arts/Entmt.
6.9%
Construction
4.0%
Public Admin
2.6%
Wholesale
1.8%
Transportation
1.6%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
66.6%
Sales
15.3%
Food Prep
9.8%
Production
6.0%
Construction
2.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.3 min
Drove Alone 64.6%
Carpool 4.7%
Public Transit 1.0%
Work from Home 27.0%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,687
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 27.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
10.0%
35–44
14.6%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
11.9%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 26.7% Working age (18–64): 73.3% 65 and over: 18.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.9%
Naturalized Citizen 62.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
48.4%
Europe
28.2%
Latin America
12.2%
Africa
7.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.8%
With a Disability 7.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.9%
Uninsured 2.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.6%
Has a Computer 97.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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