ZIP Code 53218

In ZIP code 53218, on Milwaukee's northwest side, households bring in a median of $45,642 a year, while per-capita income sits at $22,824. That spread means many earners here are stretching each paycheck across essentials. A median home valued at $133,400 carries a county property tax rate of 1.93%, so owning property adds a real line to the annual budget. Add Milwaukee's 7.90% combined sales tax, and everyday purchases chip away at what's left. With earnings at this level, stretching income across housing, goods, and services takes careful planning week to week.