Franksville, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53126

Racine County, Wisconsin — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,431
48/sq mi
$101,206
Median income
$386,300
Median home value
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Franksville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.1 square miles in Franksville, Racine County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 6,431 residents, producing a population density of 48 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53126 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53126 sits at $101,206 (30% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $49,839. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $386,300 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,229 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Racine County, so you can benchmark 53126 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53126.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53126, Franksville, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,431

Population

135.1

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53126?

44.2

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$101,206

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$49,839

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53126 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,206 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,890

Total Housing Units

2,804

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$386,300

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,229

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53126 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 162
2021 +9.7% 177
2022 +14.6% 203
2023 -0.3% 203
2024 +8.9% 221

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 220 business establishments in ZIP 53126, employing approximately 2,800 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,345,000.

220

Businesses

2,800

Employees

$236.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 42 19.1%
Transportation and warehousing 30 13.6%
Wholesale trade 25 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 10.4%
Manufacturing 22 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 9.1%
Retail trade 14 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.6%
Finance and insurance 6 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53126 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53126 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53108 Caledonia, WI 3,329 3.3 mi
53132 Franklin, WI 34,863 6.8 mi
53182 Union Grove, WI 9,412 6.6 mi
53177 Sturtevant, WI 8,329 6.7 mi
53129 Greendale, WI 13,973 10.3 mi
53154 Oak Creek, WI 34,451 8.0 mi
53406 Racine, WI 25,845 7.8 mi
53139 Kansasville, WI 2,802 9.4 mi
53150 Muskego, WI 24,850 9.4 mi
53172 South Milwaukee, WI 21,156 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53126 in?
ZIP code 53126 (Franksville) 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 53126?
ZIP code 53126 in Franksville, WI has a population of 6,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53126?
The median household income in ZIP 53126 is $101,206, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53126?
The median home value in ZIP 53126 is $386,300, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53126 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53126?
ZIP code 53126 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 2,800 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53126 are: Construction (42), Transportation and warehousing (30), Wholesale trade (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53126?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53126 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 53126?
In ZIP code 53126, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 53126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53126 is 26.0 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 53126?
In ZIP code 53126, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53126 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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