NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 53216

WI · Population: 31,030

C+
51/100
69
B
Safety
30
D
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
Zip 53216, WI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 53216

Zip code 53216 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 31,030 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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 $113,100 and median rent of $950/month against a median income of $41,733. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% 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
$41,733
Home Value
$113,100
Rent
$950/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
16.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
45.1%
Rent Burden
27.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability30DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).