ZIP Code 53228

In ZIP code 53228, on Milwaukee's southwest side, households earn a median of $75,033, with per-capita income at $43,098. A median home value of $272,000 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.93%, which works out to roughly $5,250 in annual property taxes before any exemptions. Sales tax in this area totals 5.90%, so everyday purchases carry a smaller add-on than housing does. Together, the two taxes shape the yearly cost of living here: property taxes take a meaningful bite for homeowners, while the sales rate applies broadly but at a lower percentage.