Question 1

Is 53215 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 53215 in Milwaukee has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Milwaukee city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 53215 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 53215?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 53215 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 53215. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 53215 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Milwaukee. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 53215?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 53215 is approximately $222K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 53215 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 53215 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 53215 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 53215 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Milwaukee. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 53215 scores similarly to the middle tier of Milwaukee neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Milwaukee — ZIP 53215

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Escuela Verde	09–12	—	—	—
Veritas High	09–12	—	—	—
Seeds of Health Elementary Program	PK–08	—	—	—
Stellar Collegiate Charter School	PK–05	—	—	—
Carmen Middle School South	06–08	—	—	—
Rocketship Southside Community Prep	PK–05	—	—	—
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Curtin Elementary	PK–08	—	—	—
Doerfler Elementary	PK–08	—	—	—
U S Grant School	PK–08	—	—	—
Greenfield Bilingual	PK–08	—	—	—
Lincoln Avenue Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Manitoba Elementary	PK–08	—	—	—
Pulaski High	09–12	—	—	—
Zablocki Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South Campus	09–12	—	—	—
Audubon Technology and Communication High	09–12	—	—	—
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus	09–12	—	—	—
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes	PK–08	—	—	—