Kenosha, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53140

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

30,017
1,349/sq mi
$58,006
Median income
$206,700
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kenosha pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,349
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53140 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53140 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.2 square miles in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 30,017 residents, producing a population density of 1,349 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 53140 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53140 sits at $58,006 (26% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,260. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $206,700 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,084 per month, and 52.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53140 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kenosha County, so you can benchmark 53140 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 53140

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53140.

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 53140, Kenosha, 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

30,017

Population

22.2

Area (sq mi)

1,349

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53140?

35.6

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 8.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$58,006

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$34,260

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53140 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,006 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

14,199

Total Housing Units

13,197

Occupied Units

1,002

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$206,700

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,084

Median Rent

1966

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

+12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53140 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 144
2021 +8.8% 157
2022 +13.2% 178
2023 +6.5% 190
2024 +12.7% 214

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 511 business establishments in ZIP 53140, employing approximately 6,972 people with a combined annual payroll of $268,727,000.

511

Businesses

6,972

Employees

$268.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 86 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 83 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 73 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 54 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 8.8%
Construction 34 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.9%
Manufacturing 22 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.7%
Finance and insurance 15 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 2.9%
Educational services 10 2.0%
Wholesale trade 9 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.8%
Information 5 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%

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 53140 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 53140 ranks #2 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 53140 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 53140 ranks #null 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
53143 Kenosha, WI 23,264 4.3 mi
53403 Racine, WI 27,432 4.6 mi
53144 Kenosha, WI 27,256 4.7 mi
53405 Racine, WI 25,193 7.2 mi
60096 Winthrop Harbor, IL 6,897 9.8 mi
53406 Racine, WI 25,845 7.6 mi
53404 Racine, WI 15,658 9.1 mi
53158 Pleasant Prairie, WI 15,917 7.4 mi
53177 Sturtevant, WI 8,329 7.7 mi
53142 Kenosha, WI 32,375 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53140 in?
ZIP code 53140 (Kenosha) is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Kenosha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kenosha-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53140?
ZIP code 53140 in Kenosha, WI has a population of 30,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53140?
The median household income in ZIP 53140 is $58,006, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53140?
The median home value in ZIP 53140 is $206,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53140 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53140?
ZIP code 53140 has 511 business establishments employing approximately 6,972 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53140?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53140 are: Retail trade (86), Accommodation and food services (83), Health care and social assistance (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53140?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53140 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 53140?
In ZIP code 53140, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 53140?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53140 is 23.0 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 53140?
In ZIP code 53140, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53140 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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