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Kenosha, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53143

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

23,264
2,152/sq mi
$68,343
Median income
$200,500
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,152
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53143 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53143 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, with 23,264 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 2,152 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53143 reports a modest median household income of $68,343 (13% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $32,634. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $200,500 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,239 monthly, and 59.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kenosha County, so you can benchmark 53143 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 53143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenosha, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53143.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53143, Kenosha, 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

23,264

Population

10.8

Area (sq mi)

2,152

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53143?

36.5

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 10.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

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?

$68,343

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$32,634

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53143 ranks nationally

Kenosha, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,343 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,069

Total Housing Units

8,258

Occupied Units

811

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$200,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,239

Median Rent

1948

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53143 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 143
2021 +8.8% 155
2022 +13.3% 176
2023 +5.9% 186
2024 +12.2% 209

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 298 business establishments in ZIP 53143, employing approximately 3,709 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,496,000.

298

Businesses

3,709

Employees

$181.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 48 16.1%
Retail trade 43 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 35 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 33 11.1%
Construction 23 7.7%
Finance and insurance 17 5.7%
Manufacturing 14 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.7%
Wholesale trade 13 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.7%
Educational services 9 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.0%

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 53143 vs 53140 →

ZIP 53143 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 53143 ranks #6 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 53143 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 53143 ranks #7 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
53140 Kenosha, WI 30,017 4.3 mi
60096 Winthrop Harbor, IL 6,897 5.5 mi
53158 Pleasant Prairie, WI 15,917 3.9 mi
53142 Kenosha, WI 32,375 5.8 mi
53403 Racine, WI 27,432 8.8 mi
60099 Zion, IL 31,104 7.2 mi
53144 Kenosha, WI 27,256 6.2 mi
60083 Wadsworth, IL 9,838 10.4 mi
53177 Sturtevant, WI 8,329 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kenosha County

53142 standard
Kenosha, WI
Pop: 32,375
53140 standard
Kenosha, WI
Pop: 30,017
53144 standard
Kenosha, WI
Pop: 27,256
53158 standard
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Pop: 15,917
53168 standard
Salem, WI
Pop: 8,643
53181 standard
Twin Lakes, WI
Pop: 7,357

Related Areas

Kenosha County Kenosha, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53143 in? ▼
ZIP code 53143 (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 53143? ▼
ZIP code 53143 in Kenosha, WI has a population of 23,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53143? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53143 is $68,343, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53143? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53143 is $200,500, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53143? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53143 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53143? ▼
ZIP code 53143 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 3,709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53143? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53143 are: Health care and social assistance (48), Retail trade (43), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53143? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53143 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 53143? ▼
In ZIP code 53143, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 53143? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53143 is 25.2 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 53143? ▼
In ZIP code 53143, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53143? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53143 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.