Pleasant Prairie, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53158

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

15,917
203/sq mi
$105,868
Median income
$375,600
Median home value
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pleasant Prairie pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
203
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53158 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53158 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.5 square miles in Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 15,917 residents, producing a population density of 203 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 53158 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53158 sits at $105,868 (36% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $52,300. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $375,600 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,455 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53158 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kenosha County, so you can benchmark 53158 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 53158

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53158.

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 53158, Pleasant Prairie, 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

15,917

Population

78.5

Area (sq mi)

203

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53158?

42.5

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$105,868

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$52,300

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53158 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,868 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,530

Total Housing Units

7,271

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$375,600

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,455

Median Rent

1999

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53158 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 147
2021 +8.8% 160
2022 +10.3% 177
2023 +6.5% 188
2024 +9.4% 206

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 455 business establishments in ZIP 53158, employing approximately 16,185 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,143,193,000.

455

Businesses

16,185

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 22.9%
Transportation and warehousing 47 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 10.3%
Manufacturing 40 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 40 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 34 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.7%
Wholesale trade 25 5.5%
Construction 24 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.5%
Other services (except public administration) 14 3.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 2.4%
Finance and insurance 9 2.0%
Information 6 1.3%
Educational services 6 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%

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 53158 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 53158 ranks #8 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 53158 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 53158 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
53142 Kenosha, WI 32,375 3.0 mi
60099 Zion, IL 31,104 4.5 mi
53143 Kenosha, WI 23,264 3.9 mi
60096 Winthrop Harbor, IL 6,897 4.2 mi
53144 Kenosha, WI 27,256 6.8 mi
60083 Wadsworth, IL 9,838 6.8 mi
60087 Waukegan, IL 26,978 8.5 mi
53140 Kenosha, WI 30,017 7.4 mi
53104 Bristol, WI 5,426 7.8 mi
60031 Gurnee, IL 37,947 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53158 in?
ZIP code 53158 (Pleasant Prairie) 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 53158?
ZIP code 53158 in Pleasant Prairie, WI has a population of 15,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53158?
The median household income in ZIP 53158 is $105,868, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53158?
The median home value in ZIP 53158 is $375,600, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53158?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53158 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53158?
ZIP code 53158 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 16,185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53158?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53158 are: Retail trade (104), Transportation and warehousing (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53158?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53158 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 53158?
In ZIP code 53158, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 53158?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53158 is 25.3 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 53158?
In ZIP code 53158, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53158?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53158 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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