Milwaukee, WI Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Combined state and local rate for Milwaukee, WI, with the rate for each of its 39 ZIP codes.
Rates as of
7.9%combined sales tax rate in Milwaukee
The combined sales tax rate in Milwaukee, WI is 7.9% as of September 2026: 5% state, 0.9% county and 2% city. That is the most common rate across the 39 ZIP codes with a Milwaukee mailing address, which range from 5.9% to 7.9%.
- State
- 5%
- County
- 0.9%
- City
- 2%
- Special district
- 0%
- Combined
- 7.9%
Source: Kintsugi's rate table, updated monthly, as of September 2026. Official rates: Wisconsin DOR — Tax Rates FAQ.
Milwaukee sales tax rates by ZIP code
Every ZIP code with a Milwaukee mailing address, with its combined rate as of September 2026. A ZIP code can cross city and district lines, so the delivery address decides the rate on a sale; the sales tax calculator looks one up.
| ZIP | County | Combined rate | State | County | City | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53201 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53202 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53203 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53204 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53205 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53206 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53207 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53208 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53209 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53210 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53211 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53212 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53213 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53214 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53215 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53216 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53217 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53218 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53219 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53220 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53221 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53222 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53223 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53224 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53225 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53226 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53227 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53228 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53233 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53234 | Milwaukee | 5.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| 53237 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53259 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53263 | Milwaukee | 5.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| 53274 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53278 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53288 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53290 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53293 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
| 53295 | Milwaukee | 7.9% | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 0% |
Selling into Milwaukee: Wisconsin rules
What's taxable: At the state level, SaaS is exempt, clothing is taxable, groceries are exempt and digital goods are taxable.
Economic nexus: Wisconsin economic nexus applies once your gross sales into the state exceed $100,000 in the current or prior calendar year, including marketplace sales. There is no transaction-count trigger.
Filing: Wisconsin assigns monthly, quarterly, or annual filing based on tax volume. Returns and payments are generally due the last day of the month following the reporting period, submitted electronically by 4 p.m. Central on the due date; high-volume early monthly filers are instead due the 20th.
Registration, exemptions, penalties and marketplace rules are in the Wisconsin sales tax guide.
Frequently asked questions
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