County

Kenosha County, WI

19 ZIP codes  ·  15 cities  ·  Wisconsin

👥161,928Population
💰$80,677Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$247,898Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.7%Hispanic: 15%Black: 6.7%Asian: 2%Other: 4.4%Race
White71.7%
Hispanic15.0%
Black6.7%
Asian2.0%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,511 (1.5%)
HS Graduate27,394 (26.5%)
Some College15,385 (14.9%)
Associates15,063 (14.6%)
Bachelors11,243 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree32,766 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College14.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,677 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$247,897 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,195/mo
Total Housing Units69,659
Vacant Units4,705

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Kenosha County, WI

Kenosha County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 19 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 161,928 residents. With a median age of 39.16, it is a middle-aged county.

Kenosha County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,676 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Kenosha County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $247,897 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,195. Homeownership rates are high at 66.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Kenosha County are primarily White (71.66%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Kenosha County, WI is a middle-income area in Wisconsin. The 19 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Kenosha County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
53104 Bristol 5,807 $107,951 $292,500 $1,279 5.5% 41.9%
53140 Kenosha 30,325 $56,803 $191,400 $1,018 7.5% 37.4%
53142 Kenosha 33,572 $86,891 $254,300 $1,319 3.4% 47.8%
53143 Kenosha 21,436 $67,105 $186,600 $1,157 3.5% 36.2%
53144 Kenosha 26,539 $71,111 $248,200 $1,136 5.7% 44.0%
53158 Pleasant Prairie 18,161 $107,730 $348,900 $1,444 4.8% 52.3%
53168 Salem 9,381 $104,712 $289,500 $1,268 2.8% 42.5%
53170 Silver Lake 1,979 $78,456 $259,100 $963 4.2% 33.7%
53179 Trevor 6,724 $93,333 $265,600 $1,127 6.3% 36.4%
53181 Twin Lakes 7,873 $93,922 $270,700 $1,051 4.1% 36.8%