City

Silver Lake, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenosha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥1,979Population
💰$78,456Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$259,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 2%Other: 5.7%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.0%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.8%)
HS Graduate414 (29.5%)
Some College227 (16.2%)
Associates280 (19.9%)
Bachelors105 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree368 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College16.2%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,456 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$259,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units922
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Silver Lake, WI

Silver Lake is a city in Wisconsin, located in Kenosha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,979 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Silver Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,456 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Silver Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silver Lake is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.82%).

Silver Lake, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Silver Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53170 1,979 $78,456 $259,100 $963 4.2% 33.7% 81.5%