53212 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 53212 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 53212 is African American. The current unemployment level in 53212 is 4%.
| Population | 29,292 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.21% |
| Population Density | 6,700 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,934 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,662 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $431,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 51.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 73.52% |
53212 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,947 | 37.34% |
| Black | 15,032 | 51.28% |
| Hispanic | 2,912 | 9.93% |
| Asian | 268 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
53212 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 298 | 7.23% |
| Black | 3,138 | 76.11% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 14.26% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.17% |
53212 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 848 | 5.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,216 | 21.28% |
| High School Diploma | 3,844 | 25.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 408 | 2.7% |
| GED or Alternate | 817 | 5.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,431 | 22.71% |
| Associates Degree | 994 | 6.58% |
| Masters Degree | 1,191 | 7.88% |
| Professional Degree | 280 | 1.85% |
| Doctorate Degree | 81 | 0.54% |
