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Trevor, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53179

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

6,310
227/sq mi
$94,460
Median income
$305,800
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trevor pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
227
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53179 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53179 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trevor, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, home to 6,310 residents across 27.9 square miles, a density of 227 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53179 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,460 (21% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $43,403. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $305,800 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 53179 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kenosha County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 53179

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trevor, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53179.

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 53179, Trevor, 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

6,310

Population

27.9

Area (sq mi)

227

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53179?

40.0

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$94,460

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$43,403

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53179 ranks nationally

Trevor, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,460 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,703

Total Housing Units

2,538

Occupied Units

165

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$305,800

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,156

Median Rent

1992

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53179 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 144
2021 +10.3% 159
2022 +8.4% 173
2023 +10.7% 191
2024 +11.2% 213

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 80 business establishments in ZIP 53179, employing approximately 782 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,886,000.

80

Businesses

782

Employees

$38.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 15.0%
Retail trade 11 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 12.5%
Manufacturing 8 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.5%
Wholesale trade 5 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.3%

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 53179 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 53179 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 53179 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 53179 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
53192 Wilmot, WI 217 2.9 mi
53170 Silver Lake, WI 2,380 3.1 mi
53168 Salem, WI 8,643 4.7 mi
60002 Antioch, IL 24,299 3.8 mi
53181 Twin Lakes, WI 7,357 5.8 mi
53104 Bristol, WI 5,426 5.8 mi
60081 Spring Grove, IL 10,079 6.5 mi
60020 Fox Lake, IL 9,825 8.7 mi
60046 Lake Villa, IL 35,111 7.6 mi
60041 Ingleside, IL 9,250 10.1 mi

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Pop: 32,375
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Pop: 30,017
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Pop: 27,256
53143 standard
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Pop: 23,264
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Pop: 15,917
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Pop: 8,643

Related Areas

Kenosha County Trevor, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53179 in? ▼
ZIP code 53179 (Trevor) 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 53179? ▼
ZIP code 53179 in Trevor, WI has a population of 6,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53179? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53179 is $94,460, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53179? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53179 is $305,800, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53179? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53179 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53179? ▼
ZIP code 53179 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 782 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53179? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53179 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53179? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53179 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 53179? ▼
In ZIP code 53179, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 53179? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53179 is 29.9 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 53179? ▼
In ZIP code 53179, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53179? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53179 is 7.0% 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.