53216 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 53216 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 53216 is African American. The current unemployment level in 53216 is 4.0%.
| Population | 31,030 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.85% |
| Population Density | 6,745 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,614 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,829 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $246,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.0% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 81.26% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 92.29% |
53216 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,335 | 10.51% |
| Black | 25,776 | 81.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,711 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 821 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.04% |
53216 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26 | 0.72% |
| Black | 3,400 | 94.29% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 38 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
53216 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,040 | 6.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,150 | 12.66% |
| High School Diploma | 5,866 | 34.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 362 | 2.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 686 | 4.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,512 | 26.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,378 | 8.11% |
| Masters Degree | 833 | 4.91% |
| Professional Degree | 77 | 0.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 77 | 0.45% |