Burlington, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53105
Racine County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,225
- 72/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,770
- Median income Above-median income area
- $318,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burlington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 72
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53105 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53105 (Burlington, WI) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.8 in 2023 to 223.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53105 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Racine County, Wisconsin, with 29,225 residents across 407.6 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53105 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,770 (14% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,121. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $318,500 (28% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,079.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Racine County, so 53105 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlington, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53105.
- Construction
Construction
104 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53105, Burlington, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,225
Population
407.6
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53105?
45.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$88,770
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$49,121
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53105 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Burlington, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,770 Top 25% higher than 75% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,955housing units
12,955
Total Housing Units
11,851
Occupied Units
1,104
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,500
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,079
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53105 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 154 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 170 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 194 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 206 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 224 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 687 business establishments in ZIP 53105, employing approximately 10,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $588,973,000.
687
Businesses
10,161
Employees
$589.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 104 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53105 vs 53167 →
ZIP 53105 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53105
Burlington (53105)
29,225 residents
- 53185
Waterford (53185)
18,551 residents
- 53120 9,679
East Troy (53120)
9,679 residents
- 53128 8,947
Genoa City (53128)
8,947 residents
- 53168 8,643
Salem (53168)
8,643 residents
- 53181 7,357
Twin Lakes (53181)
7,357 residents
- 53170 2,380
Silver Lake (53170)
2,380 residents
- 53167 399
Rochester (53167)
399 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53105 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53105 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53185
Waterford (53185)
$103,225 median income
- 53181
Twin Lakes (53181)
$97,804 median income
- 53168
Salem (53168)
$97,035 median income
- 53120
East Troy (53120)
$96,345 median income
- 53105
Burlington (53105)
$88,770 median income
- 53128
Genoa City (53128)
$82,216 median income
- 53170
Silver Lake (53170)
$79,931 median income
- 53167
Rochester (53167)
$70,054 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53105 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53105, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,225 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53105 in?
ZIP code 53105 (Burlington) is located in Racine County, Wisconsin. Racine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/racine-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53105?
ZIP code 53105 in Burlington, WI has a population of 29,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53105?
The median household income in ZIP 53105 is $88,770, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53105?
The median home value in ZIP 53105 is $318,500, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53105?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53105 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53105?
ZIP code 53105 has 687 business establishments employing approximately 10,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53105?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53105 are: Construction (104), Health care and social assistance (91), Retail trade (83). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53105?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53105 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53105?
In ZIP code 53105, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53105?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53105 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53105?
In ZIP code 53105, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53105?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53105 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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