NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 53215

WI · Population: 59,400

C+
59/100
71
B+
Safety
47
C
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
Zip 53215, WI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 53215

Zip code 53215 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 59,400 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $49,091, with home values near $132,400 and rents around $888/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average.

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
$49,091
Home Value
$132,400
Rent
$888/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
11.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
47.4%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability47CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).