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Salem, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53168

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

8,643
95/sq mi
$97,035
Median income
$300,200
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
95
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53168 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53168 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, home to 8,643 residents across 91.2 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53168 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,035 (24% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $54,885. Poverty here runs at 4.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Housing costs here run $300,200 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,303 a month; 80.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53168, plus 6 more within Kenosha County, give a clearer read than the 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 53168

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53168.

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 53168, Salem, 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

8,643

Population

91.2

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53168?

46.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$97,035

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$54,885

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53168 ranks nationally

Salem, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,035 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,116

Total Housing Units

3,807

Occupied Units

309

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$300,200

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,303

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53168 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 152
2021 +11.6% 169
2022 +16.3% 197
2023 +8.7% 214
2024 +8.0% 231

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 177 business establishments in ZIP 53168, employing approximately 1,457 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,894,000.

177

Businesses

1,457

Employees

$61.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 19.8%
Retail trade 26 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 25 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 22 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 9.6%
Wholesale trade 7 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.8%
Finance and insurance 4 2.3%

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 53168 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 53168 ranks #5 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 53168 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 53168 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
53170 Silver Lake, WI 2,380 2.6 mi
53179 Trevor, WI 6,310 4.7 mi
53139 Kansasville, WI 2,802 7.2 mi
53104 Bristol, WI 5,426 5.2 mi
53192 Wilmot, WI 217 6.0 mi
60002 Antioch, IL 24,299 8.1 mi
53181 Twin Lakes, WI 7,357 7.3 mi
53182 Union Grove, WI 9,412 9.3 mi
60081 Spring Grove, IL 10,079 10.3 mi
53105 Burlington, WI 29,225 9.4 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
53143 standard
Kenosha, WI
Pop: 23,264
53158 standard
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Pop: 15,917
53181 standard
Twin Lakes, WI
Pop: 7,357

Related Areas

Kenosha County Salem, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53168 in? ▼
ZIP code 53168 (Salem) 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 53168? ▼
ZIP code 53168 in Salem, WI has a population of 8,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53168? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53168 is $97,035, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53168? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53168 is $300,200, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53168? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53168 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53168? ▼
ZIP code 53168 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,457 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53168? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53168 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53168? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53168 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 53168? ▼
In ZIP code 53168, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 53168? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53168 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53168? ▼
In ZIP code 53168, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53168? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53168 is 4.7% 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.