ZIP code 53172
Where is ZIP code 53172?
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 53172 belongs to South Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. 53172 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 414. About 20,442 people live in the 53172 area, where the median household income is $73,427. The closest ZIP codes are 53154 (Oak Creek, 2.4 mi southwest), 53110 (Cudahy, 2.7 mi north) and 53235 (Saint Francis, 4.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 53172 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | South Milwaukee |
| Also accepted | S Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 414 |
| Coordinates | 42.9105, -87.8646 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 531 |
Population and income in 53172
| Population | 20,442 · higher than 87% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,236 · higher than 97% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.2 years · lower than 72% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $73,427 · lower than 55% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,937 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $235,700 · higher than 52% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,014 a month |
| Housing units | 8,885 |
| Households | 8,420 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 4.83 sq mi (plus 0.83 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 53172. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 53172
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53154 | Oak Creek, WI | 2.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 53110 | Cudahy, WI | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 53235 | Saint Francis, WI | 4.3 mi N | Standard |
| 53207 | Milwaukee, WI | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 53221 | Milwaukee, WI | 5.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 53108 | Caledonia, WI | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 53129 | Greendale, WI | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 53220 | Milwaukee, WI | 7.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 53132 | Franklin, WI | 7.3 mi W | Standard |
| 53215 | Milwaukee, WI | 7.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 53204 | Milwaukee, WI | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 53219 | Milwaukee, WI | 8.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 53172 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 53172
123 MAIN ST
SOUTH MILWAUKEE WI 53172
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts S MILWAUKEE as the city name for 53172. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (53172-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 53172?
- 53172 is a South Milwaukee, Wisconsin ZIP code. S Milwaukee is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 53172 in?
- ZIP code 53172 is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 53172 in?
- 53172 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 53172?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 53172 use area code 414.
- What is the population of ZIP code 53172?
- About 20,442 people live in ZIP code 53172, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 53172?
- The median household income in 53172 is $73,427 a year, lower than 55% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 53172?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 53172 are 53154 (Oak Creek, 2.4 miles), 53110 (Cudahy, 2.7 miles), 53235 (Saint Francis, 4.3 miles) and 53207 (Milwaukee, 4.7 miles).