ZIP code 53227
Where is ZIP code 53227?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 53227 belongs to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. 53227 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 22,885 people live in the 53227 area, where the median household income is $73,321. The closest ZIP codes are 53228 (Milwaukee, 1.9 mi south), 53214 (Milwaukee, 2.1 mi northeast) and 53219 (Milwaukee, 2.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 53227 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Also accepted | New Berlin, West Allis |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 262, 414 |
| Coordinates | 42.9949, -88.0364 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 532 |
Population and income in 53227
| Population | 22,885 · higher than 89% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,472 · higher than 97% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.5 years · lower than 76% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $73,321 · lower than 55% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,162 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $225,900 · lower than 53% of Wisconsin ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,051 a month |
| Housing units | 11,591 |
| Households | 10,844 (2.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 50% |
| Land area | 5.12 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 53227. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 53227
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53228 | Milwaukee, WI | 1.9 mi S | Standard |
| 53214 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 53219 | Milwaukee, WI | 2.1 mi E | Standard |
| 53151 | New Berlin, WI | 3.1 mi W | Standard |
| 53220 | Milwaukee, WI | 3.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 53226 | Milwaukee, WI | 3.8 mi N | Standard |
| 53130 | Hales Corners, WI | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 53213 | Milwaukee, WI | 4.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 53122 | Elm Grove, WI | 4.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 53129 | Greendale, WI | 4.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 53215 | Milwaukee, WI | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 53208 | Milwaukee, WI | 5.3 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 53227 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 53227
123 MAIN ST
MILWAUKEE WI 53227
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEW BERLIN and WEST ALLIS as the city name for 53227. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (53227-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
- 53226
- 53228
- 53233
- 53234
- 53237
- 53259
- 53263
- 53274
- 53278
- 53288
- 53290
- 53293
- 53295
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 53227?
- 53227 is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin ZIP code. New Berlin and West Allis are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 53227 in?
- ZIP code 53227 is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What time zone is ZIP code 53227 in?
- 53227 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 53227?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 53227 use area codes 262 and 414.
- What is the population of ZIP code 53227?
- About 22,885 people live in ZIP code 53227, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 53227?
- The median household income in 53227 is $73,321 a year, lower than 55% of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 53227?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 53227 are 53228 (Milwaukee, 1.9 miles), 53214 (Milwaukee, 2.1 miles), 53219 (Milwaukee, 2.1 miles) and 53151 (New Berlin, 3.1 miles).