Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.9% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,068 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,184 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 10,258 (15%) |
| Associates | 10,332 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 7,171 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21,599 (31.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,200 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $222,830 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,163/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 47,701 |
| Vacant Units | 2,790 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kenosha is a city in Wisconsin, located in Kenosha County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 111,872 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.
Economically, Kenosha is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,200 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Kenosha is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,830, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,162 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Kenosha is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.3%).
Kenosha, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53140 | 30,325 | $56,803 | $191,400 | $1,018 | 7.5% | 37.4% | 53.1% |
| 53142 | 33,572 | $86,891 | $254,300 | $1,319 | 3.4% | 47.8% | 72.9% |
| 53143 | 21,436 | $67,105 | $186,600 | $1,157 | 3.5% | 36.2% | 59.7% |
| 53144 | 26,539 | $71,111 | $248,200 | $1,136 | 5.7% | 44.0% | 54.3% |