ZIP Code 53221

In ZIP code 53221, on Milwaukee's south side, homes carry a median value of $219,600, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.93% works out to roughly $4,238 a year for a home at that price. With median household income at $63,265, that tax bill equals about 6.7% of annual earnings before any exemptions or credits. Per-capita income sits at $35,103. Sales tax in the area totals 7.90%, adding cost to everyday purchases. Together, these figures show how property taxes shape what households can set aside for other expenses.