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Silver Lake, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53170

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

2,380
897/sq mi
$79,931
Median income
$284,400
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Silver Lake pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
897
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53170 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.7 square miles in Silver Lake, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,380 residents, producing a population density of 897 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 53170 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53170 sits at $79,931 (2% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $40,197. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $284,400 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,119 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53170 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kenosha County, so you can benchmark 53170 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 53170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53170.

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 53170, Silver Lake, 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

2,380

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

897

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53170?

43.2

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$79,931

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$40,197

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 53170 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,931 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

852

Total Housing Units

796

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$284,400

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,119

Median Rent

1976

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)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53170 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 148
2021 +12.1% 166
2022 +12.4% 187
2023 +12.4% 210
2024 +8.0% 226

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 53170, employing approximately 326 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,700,000.

39

Businesses

326

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.8%
Retail trade 4 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.7%

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 53170 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 53170 ranks #0 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 53170 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 53170 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
53168 Salem, WI 8,643 2.6 mi
53179 Trevor, WI 6,310 3.1 mi
53192 Wilmot, WI 217 3.4 mi
53181 Twin Lakes, WI 7,357 4.9 mi
53104 Bristol, WI 5,426 6.4 mi
60002 Antioch, IL 24,299 6.8 mi
60081 Spring Grove, IL 10,079 7.7 mi
53139 Kansasville, WI 2,802 9.5 mi
53105 Burlington, WI 29,225 9.8 mi
60046 Lake Villa, IL 35,111 10.7 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
53168 standard
Salem, WI
Pop: 8,643

Related Areas

Kenosha County Silver Lake, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53170 in? ▼
ZIP code 53170 (Silver Lake) 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 53170? ▼
ZIP code 53170 in Silver Lake, WI has a population of 2,380 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53170 is $79,931, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53170 is $284,400, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53170 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53170? ▼
ZIP code 53170 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53170? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53170 are: Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53170? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53170 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 53170? ▼
In ZIP code 53170, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53170? ▼
In ZIP code 53170, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53170 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Silver Lake, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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