ZIP Code 53281: Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin uses ZIP code 53281. Its reference point is at latitude 43.041 and longitude -87.9578 (43°02'27.6"N 87°57'28.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 53281
Milwaukee has 49 ZIP codes in our directory, and Milwaukee County has 54.
Wisconsin has 933 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 53280 (Milwaukee), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 53281 |
|---|---|
| Place | Milwaukee |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 43.041 |
| Longitude | -87.9578 |
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Map of ZIP Code 53281
Map centred on 43.041, -87.9578. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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ZIP Codes Near 53281
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 53281, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 53281, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Elm Grove – 6.5 mi west
- Butler – 7.2 mi northwest
- Greendale – 7.4 mi south
- Cudahy – 8.0 mi southeast
- Hales Corners – 8.3 mi southwest
- New Berlin – 9.5 mi southwest
- Franklin – 10.0 mi south
- South Milwaukee – 10 mi southeast
- Oak Creek – 11 mi south
- Brookfield – 11 mi west
- Muskego – 13 mi southwest
- Lannon – 13 mi northwest
Schools Near Milwaukee
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 53281 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Elm Grove, Butler and Greendale widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Milwaukee are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 53281.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Milwaukee can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Elm Grove, Butler and Greendale.
Shopping and Dining in Milwaukee
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Milwaukee are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Milwaukee, Wisconsin can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Milwaukee County along with the name Milwaukee.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 53281, Elm Grove lies about 6.5 mi to the west, Butler lies about 7.2 mi to the northwest, Greendale lies about 7.4 mi to the south, Cudahy lies about 8.0 mi to the southeast and Hales Corners lies about 8.3 mi to the southwest in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Milwaukee show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 53281
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Charles Thau at Milwaukee WI USA garage circa 1985”): Milwaukee911, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Milwaukee-theatre”): Shadowlink1014, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“St John's Lutheran Nave”): David.gene.moseley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Greetings from Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Large Letter Postcard (8141229782)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“20111121 46 Kinnickinnic & Rusk Aves. (6444327641)”): David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “15 Best Things to do in Milwaukee | Ultimate Wisconsin Travel Guide” by Go Places with Tati & Brennan, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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