ZIP code 53226
Where is ZIP code 53226?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 53226 belongs to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. 53226 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 codes 262 and 414. About 18,908 people live in the 53226 area, where the median household income is $93,132. The closest ZIP codes are 53263 (Milwaukee, 2 mi northwest), 53213 (Milwaukee, 2 mi east) and 53122 (Elm Grove, 2.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 53226 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Also accepted | Wauwatosa |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 262, 414 |
| Coordinates | 43.0493, -88.0414 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 532 |
Population and income in 53226
| Population | 18,908 · higher than 85% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,762 · higher than 93% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.9 years · lower than 73% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $93,132 · higher than 80% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $58,822 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 61% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $335,600 · higher than 85% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,409 a month |
| Housing units | 9,061 |
| Households | 8,617 (2.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 57% / 43% |
| Land area | 6.85 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 53226. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 53226
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53263 | Milwaukee, WI | 2 mi NW | Unique |
| 53213 | Milwaukee, WI | 2 mi E | Standard |
| 53122 | Elm Grove, WI | 2.2 mi W | Standard |
| 53214 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 53222 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.4 mi N | Standard |
| 53005 | Brookfield, WI | 3 mi W | Standard |
| 53008 | Brookfield, WI | 3.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 53227 | Milwaukee, WI | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 53210 | Milwaukee, WI | 3.8 mi E | Standard |
| 53208 | Milwaukee, WI | 4 mi E | Standard |
| 53007 | Butler, WI | 4.2 mi N | Standard |
| 53216 | Milwaukee, WI | 4.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 53226 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 53226
123 MAIN ST
MILWAUKEE WI 53226
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WAUWATOSA as the city name for 53226. Avoid Wawatosa: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (53226-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Milwaukee, WI
- 53201
- 53202
- 53203
- 53204
- 53205
- 53206
- 53207
- 53208
- 53209
- 53210
- 53211
- 53212
- 53213
- 53214
- 53215
- 53216
- 53217
- 53218
- 53219
- 53220
- 53221
- 53222
- 53223
- 53224
- 53225
- 53227
- 53228
- 53233
- 53234
- 53237
- 53259
- 53263
- 53274
- 53278
- 53288
- 53290
- 53293
- 53295
All Milwaukee ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 53226?
- 53226 is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin ZIP code. Wauwatosa is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 53226 in?
- ZIP code 53226 is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 53226 in?
- 53226 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 53226?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 53226 use area codes 262 and 414.
- What is the population of ZIP code 53226?
- About 18,908 people live in ZIP code 53226, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 53226?
- The median household income in 53226 is $93,132 a year, higher than 80% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 53226?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 53226 are 53263 (Milwaukee, 2 miles), 53213 (Milwaukee, 2 miles), 53122 (Elm Grove, 2.2 miles) and 53214 (Milwaukee, 2.3 miles).