ZIP Code 53206

In Milwaukee's 53206 ZIP code, households earn a median of $29,336, with per-capita income at $19,986 — figures that leave little slack once basic costs are covered. Homes here carry a median value of $83,400, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.93% means an owner of such a home would owe roughly $1,600 annually. Add the 7.90% combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday spending takes a further bite. Stretching a paycheck across housing, food, and other essentials demands careful tradeoffs at these income levels.