City

Pleasant Prairie, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenosha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥18,161Population
💰$107,730Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$348,900Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 2.3%Asian: 2.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic10.5%
Black2.3%
Asian2.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma203 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,888 (23.2%)
Some College1,492 (12%)
Associates1,346 (10.8%)
Bachelors1,508 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree5,004 (40.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 12%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 40.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College12.0%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate40.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,730 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$348,900 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,444/mo
Total Housing Units7,181
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Pleasant Prairie, WI

Pleasant Prairie is a city in Wisconsin, located in Kenosha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,161 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Pleasant Prairie is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,730 is above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Prairie is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $348,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,444 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Prairie is well-educated. 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.57%).

Pleasant Prairie, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53158 18,161 $107,730 $348,900 $1,444 4.8% 52.3% 74.0%