53209 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Wisconsin based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 53209 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 53209 is African American. The current unemployment level in 53209 is 3.2%.
| Population | 46,441 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.91% |
| Population Density | 4,346 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,384 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,712 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $384,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 68.50% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 70.87% |
53209 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,370 | 24.72% |
| Black | 31,508 | 68.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,006 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 941 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
53209 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 646 | 13.19% |
| Black | 3,617 | 73.88% |
| Hispanic | 397 | 8.11% |
| Asian | 218 | 4.45% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
53209 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,598 | 6.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,899 | 15.94% |
| High School Diploma | 7,700 | 31.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 570 | 2.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,200 | 4.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,134 | 20.99% |
| Associates Degree | 2,105 | 8.61% |
| Masters Degree | 1,765 | 7.22% |
| Professional Degree | 344 | 1.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 139 | 0.57% |