NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 53104

WI · Population: 5,626

B+
75/100
96
A+
Safety
85
A
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 53104

Zip code 53104 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 5,626 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $101,380 and home values around $292,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$101,380
Home Value
$292,600
Rent
$1,391/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
29.1%
Unemployment
8%
Owner-Occupied
89.9%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability85ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).