NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 53208

WI · Population: 27,660

C+
56/100
70
B+
Safety
39
D
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
Zip 53208, WI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 53208

Zip code 53208 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 27,660 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $178,300 and median rent of $868/month against a median income of $44,348. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 30.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$44,348
Home Value
$178,300
Rent
$868/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
30.8%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
40%
Rent Burden
23.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability39DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).