City

Racine, WI

8 ZIP codes  ·  Racine County  ·  Wisconsin

👥127,813Population
💰$67,844Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$197,662Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.1%Hispanic: 19%Black: 14.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White60.1%
Hispanic19.0%
Black14.7%
Asian1.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma938 (1.2%)
HS Graduate23,152 (28.8%)
Some College11,581 (14.4%)
Associates12,872 (16%)
Bachelors8,672 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree23,151 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College14.4%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,844 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$197,661 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,003/mo
Total Housing Units55,789
Vacant Units3,673

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Racine, WI

Racine is a city in Wisconsin, located in Racine County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 127,813 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.34 years.

Economically, Racine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,844 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Racine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,661, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,002 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Racine is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (60.05%).

Racine, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Racine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53402 35,272 $74,125 $224,200 $1,049 3.4% 44.9% 71.5%
53403 26,696 $58,274 $159,100 $1,029 5.7% 35.4% 59.1%
53404 12,438 $47,714 $126,800 $968 11.1% 22.8% 49.1%
53405 27,843 $68,339 $173,600 $946 3.0% 39.0% 77.0%
53406 25,564 $78,427 $262,000 $990 5.4% 42.9% 72.1%