Union Grove, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53182
Racine County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,412
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,068
- Median income Above-median income area
- $328,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union Grove pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53182 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53182 (Union Grove, WI) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.4 in 2023 to 237.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53182 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Union Grove, Racine County, Wisconsin, home to 9,412 residents across 147.1 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53182 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,068 (37% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,188. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $328,700 (32% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 65.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,179.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Racine County, so 53182 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 53182
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union Grove, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53182.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53182, Union Grove, 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
9,412
Population
147.1
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53182?
43.6
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$107,068
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$45,188
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53182 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Union Grove, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$107,068 Top 7% higher than 93% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,569housing units
3,569
Total Housing Units
3,473
Occupied Units
96
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$328,700
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,179
Median Rent
1983
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53182 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.6% | 157 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 171 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 200 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 215 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 238 |
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 53182, employing approximately 2,356 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,000,000.
228
Businesses
2,356
Employees
$124.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 27 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.6% |
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 53182 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53144
Kenosha (53144)
27,256 residents
- 53182 9,412
Union Grove (53182)
9,412 residents
- 53168 8,643
Salem (53168)
8,643 residents
- 53177 8,329
Sturtevant (53177)
8,329 residents
- 53126 6,431
Franksville (53126)
6,431 residents
- 53104 5,426
Bristol (53104)
5,426 residents
- 53108 3,329
Caledonia (53108)
3,329 residents
- 53139 2,802
Kansasville (53139)
2,802 residents
- 53170 2,380
Silver Lake (53170)
2,380 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53182 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53182 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53104
Bristol (53104)
$112,000 median income
- 53182
Union Grove (53182)
$107,068 median income
- 53126
Franksville (53126)
$101,206 median income
- 53139
Kansasville (53139)
$99,635 median income
- 53168
Salem (53168)
$97,035 median income
- 53177
Sturtevant (53177)
$90,769 median income
- 53108
Caledonia (53108)
$86,679 median income
- 53170
Silver Lake (53170)
$79,931 median income
- 53144
Kenosha (53144)
$76,507 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53182 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53182, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,412 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53182 in?
ZIP code 53182 (Union Grove) 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 53182?
ZIP code 53182 in Union Grove, WI has a population of 9,412 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53182?
The median household income in ZIP 53182 is $107,068, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53182?
The median home value in ZIP 53182 is $328,700, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53182?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53182 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53182?
ZIP code 53182 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 2,356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53182?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53182 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Health care and social assistance (29), Construction (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53182?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53182 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 53182?
In ZIP code 53182, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 53182?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53182 is 26.8 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 53182?
In ZIP code 53182, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53182?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53182 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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