City

Kenosha, WI

5 ZIP codes  ·  Kenosha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥111,872Population
💰$71,200Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$222,831Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 18.3%Black: 8.6%Asian: 2.2%Other: 5%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic18.3%
Black8.6%
Asian2.2%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,068 (1.6%)
HS Graduate18,184 (26.5%)
Some College10,258 (15%)
Associates10,332 (15.1%)
Bachelors7,171 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree21,599 (31.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 15%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 31.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College15.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate31.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.6%Renter: 39.4%Tenure
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,200 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,830 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,163/mo
Total Housing Units47,701
Vacant Units2,790

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Kenosha, WI

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 Codes in Kenosha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner 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%