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Sturtevant, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53177

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

8,329
118/sq mi
$90,769
Median income
$250,000
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
118
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53177 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53177 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.6 square miles in Sturtevant, Racine County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 8,329 residents, producing a population density of 118 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 53177 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53177 sits at $90,769 (16% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,819. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $250,000 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,257 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53177 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Racine County, so you can benchmark 53177 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 53177

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53177.

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 53177, Sturtevant, 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

8,329

Population

70.6

Area (sq mi)

118

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53177?

38.0

Median Age

61.2%

Male

38.8%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 10.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$90,769

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$38,819

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53177 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,769 Top 26% higher than 74% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,690

Total Housing Units

2,610

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$250,000

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,257

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

+17.8%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53177 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 157
2021 +8.3% 170
2022 +13.9% 194
2023 -2.4% 189
2024 +17.8% 223

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 337 business establishments in ZIP 53177, employing approximately 13,392 people with a combined annual payroll of $884,106,000.

337

Businesses

13,392

Employees

$884.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 13.3%
Manufacturing 40 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing 39 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 39 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 33 9.8%
Wholesale trade 27 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 26 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 7.4%
Construction 23 6.8%
Finance and insurance 11 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%

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 53177 vs 53144 →

ZIP 53177 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 53177 ranks #9 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 53177 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 53177 ranks #3 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
53144 Kenosha, WI 27,256 5.8 mi
53406 Racine, WI 25,845 4.1 mi
53182 Union Grove, WI 9,412 5.4 mi
53403 Racine, WI 27,432 5.7 mi
53108 Caledonia, WI 3,329 8.1 mi
53405 Racine, WI 25,193 5.8 mi
53126 Franksville, WI 6,431 6.7 mi
53404 Racine, WI 15,658 7.2 mi
53140 Kenosha, WI 30,017 7.7 mi
53402 Racine, WI 33,174 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Racine County

53402 standard
Racine, WI
Pop: 33,174
53105 standard
Burlington, WI
Pop: 29,225
53403 standard
Racine, WI
Pop: 27,432
53406 standard
Racine, WI
Pop: 25,845
53405 standard
Racine, WI
Pop: 25,193
53185 standard
Waterford, WI
Pop: 18,551

Related Areas

Racine County Sturtevant, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53177 in? ▼
ZIP code 53177 (Sturtevant) is located in Racine County, Wisconsin. Racine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/racine-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53177? ▼
ZIP code 53177 in Sturtevant, WI has a population of 8,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53177? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53177 is $90,769, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53177? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53177 is $250,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53177? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53177 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53177? ▼
ZIP code 53177 has 337 business establishments employing approximately 13,392 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53177? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53177 are: Retail trade (45), Manufacturing (40), Transportation and warehousing (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53177? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53177 increased by 17.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 53177? ▼
In ZIP code 53177, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 53177? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53177 is 25.0 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 53177? ▼
In ZIP code 53177, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53177? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53177 is 6.0% 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 Sturtevant, 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.

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