| ZIP Code | 53144 |
|---|---|
| City | Kenosha |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Kenosha County |
| Area Code | 262 |
| Elevation | 713 ft |
| Latitude | 42.622122 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.920178 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.0% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 188 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,518 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 2,342 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 1,820 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,744 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,233 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,111 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,200 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,136/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,731 |
| Vacant Units | 381 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,731 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 381 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 53144 is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, within Kenosha County. With a population of 26,539, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 53144 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,111 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53144 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,136 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.3%) and renters (45.7%). Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 53144 is majority White (64.43%). Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53144 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 53144 in Kenosha, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 26,539 residents, a median household income of $71,111, and a median home value of $248,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.